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1 Yuan Pattern; "Junk dollar"; with sun and birds; copper
21 (1932) year| Copper | - | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 21 (1932) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 1 Yuan = 1 Dollar |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#242040 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two-masted ship (a junk) sailing right with three birds flying above, a rising sun in the background, and one Chinese ideogram on either side.
Script: Chinese
Lettering: 圓壹
Translation: 1 Yuan
Comment
This type was unpopular because the design looked like it gave support to the Japanese, so it was quickly replaced by a design without birds or a rising sun.Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Yuan coin was designed by the renowned Chinese artist, Xu Beihong, who was known for his work in the style of Chinese traditional painting. Xu Beihong's design for the coin featured a sun and birds on the obverse side, which symbolized the hope for a brighter future for China. The coin's design was meant to reflect the country's rich cultural heritage and its aspirations for modernization and progress.
