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1 Yuan Pattern; "Junk dollar"; without sun and birds; silver
| Silver | 26.73 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 24-25 (1935-1936) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 1 Yuan = 1 Dollar |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 26.73 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#242138 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two-masted ship (a junk) sailing right with one Chinese ideogram on either side.
Script: Chinese
Lettering: 圓壹
Translation: 1 Yuan
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Yuan coin is that it was designed by the Chinese government in 1935-1936 as a potential new currency for the Republic of China, but it was never officially circulated. Instead, it was only produced in small quantities as a pattern coin, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
