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1 Yuan Pattern; proposed "Junk dollar"; Japanese strike
18 (1929) year| Silver | - | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 18 (1929) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 1 Yuan = 1 Dollar |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#136923 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Three-masted ship (a junk) sailing left with one Chinese ideogram on either side.
Script: Chinese
Lettering: 元壹
Translation: 1 Yuan
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
In 1929, the Chinese Ministry of Finance ordered designs for the then proposed Sun Yat-sen "Junk dollar". Patterns were submitted from the world's five leading mints, located in Austria, England, Italy, Japan, and the United States. Upon completion, the various mints shipped the dies (as well as samples of the new patterns) to China, where all were restruck by the Hangchow mint, which accounts for their availability today.When Kann reached out to the Osaka Mint and asked about this issue, the mint said it had no knowledge or involvement in the making of this type. Regardless, Kann remains confident in his attribute of this piece to the Osaka Mint.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Yuan (1929) from Republic of China made of Silver is that it was designed by the Japanese government during their occupation of China, specifically for use in the Japanese-controlled regions of China. The coin was intended to replace the traditional Chinese silver dollar, and it features a unique blend of Chinese and Japanese design elements, with the obverse bearing the Chinese characters for "One Yuan" and the reverse featuring a stylized chrysanthemum, which was a symbol of the Japanese emperor. Despite its intended use, the coin was never widely circulated and remains a rare and highly sought-after collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 (1929) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Yuan (Pattern; proposed "Junk dollar"; Japanese strike) 18 (1929) coin.
