© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Yuan Pattern; modified "Junk dollar"; silver
21 (1932) year| Silver | - | 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 | Silver |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#240958 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
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
Edge
Reeded, smooth, or cherry-blossoms.
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.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Yuan (Pattern; modified "Junk dollar"; silver) 21 (1932) from Republic of China made of Silver is that it was designed by the renowned Chinese artist, Xu Beihong, who was also a famous painter and calligrapher. He incorporated traditional Chinese design elements, such as the dragon and the phoenix, into the coin's design, making it not only a valuable collector's item but also a piece of art.
