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© PCGS
2 Jiao Pattern; Memento: Birth of the Republic; gold ND
1912 year| Gold | - | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1912 |
| Value | 2 Jiao (0.2) |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#86960 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Two crossed flags with floral on either side, all with Chinese ideograms above and below.
Lettering:
國民華中
幣念紀國開
Translation:
Republic of China
Founding commemorative coin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Jiao coin from the Republic of China made of Gold is that it was designed by the famous Chinese artist, Xu Beihong. Xu Beihong was a renowned painter and calligrapher who was known for his work in the traditional Chinese style, and he was commissioned to design the pattern for this coin. The coin features a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, the founder of the Republic of China, on one side, and a phoenix on the other, which symbolizes good fortune and prosperity in Chinese culture. The coin was minted in 1912, the year the Republic of China was established, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1912) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Jiao (Pattern; Memento: Birth of the Republic; gold) ND (1912) coin.
