1 Yuan Pattern; Memento: Birth of the Republic; copper ND
1927 year| Copper | - | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1927 |
| Value | 1 Yuan = 1 Dollar |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#242569 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms within wreath, all surrounded by English legend.
Lettering:
MEMENTO
壹
圓
BIRTH OF REPUBLIC OF CHINA
Translation: 1 Yuan
Comment
The issues of 1912 and 1927 can be differentiated through what separates the reverse legend: 1912 has stars and 1927 has rosettes. These copper issues seemingly only come with rosettes (1927).Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Yuan coin was designed by the renowned Chinese artist, Xu Beihong, who was also a famous painter and calligrapher. He was commissioned by the National Government to design the coin in 1927, and his design features a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, the founder of the Republic of China, on the obverse, and a scene of the First National Congress on the reverse. The coin was minted in copper and was intended to be used as a circulating coin, but it was never officially released due to political instability and economic turmoil in China at the time. As a result, the Pattern 1 Yuan coin is now a rare and highly sought-after collector's item.
