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2 Jiao Memorial of Sun Yat-sen
16 (1927) year| Silver | 5.30 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 16 (1927) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 2 Jiao (0.2) |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.30 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27399 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Two crossed flags with Chinese ideograms above and below.
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
貳
角
圓一當枚五每
Translation:
2 Jiao
5 pieces in 1 Yuan
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
The Circulating commemorative coin 2 Jiao (Memorial of Sun Yat-sen) 16 (1927) from Republic of China made of Silver weighing 5.30 g was minted to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen's death. Sun Yat-sen was a Chinese revolutionary and politician who played a key role in the overthrow of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China. The coin features an image of Sun Yat-sen on the obverse and the Chinese characters "中華民國" (Republic of China) on the reverse. It was minted in 1927 and has a diameter of 23mm.
