© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Yuan Pattern; modified "Junk dollar"; brass; mule
21 (1932) year| Brass | - | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 21 (1932) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 1 Yuan |
| Currency | Gold Standard (1932) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#242045 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two-masted ship (a junk) sailing right with three birds below, a rising sun in the background, and Chinese ideograms above.
Script: Chinese
Lettering: 圓壹幣位本金
Translation: Gold Standard currency / 1 Yuan
Engraver: John R. Sinnock
Designer: Clifford Hewitt
Comment
The proposed denomination for this currency was 'Sun'.These patterns were part of an attempted currency that ended up being abandoned. The original patterns were struck at the Philadelphia Mint and sent to the newly-established Shanghai Mint for inspection.
This particular piece is a mule between the propoed "Junk dollar" American strike obverse and the Gold Standard reverse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Yuan (Pattern; modified "Junk dollar"; brass; mule) 21 (1932) from Republic of China made of Brass is that it is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists. Its unique design and historical significance make it a valuable addition to any coin collection.
