© PCGS
© PCGS
2 Jiao Type
1 (1924) year| Silver | 5.00 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Fukien Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Period | Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1 (1924) |
| Calendar | Chinese cyclical (cycle starting in 1924) |
| Value | 2 Jiao (0.2) |
| Currency | Yuan (1896-1949) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.00 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#275929 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Three crossing poles with flags and ribbons, all surrounded by English legend.
Lettering:
MADE IN FOO-KIEN MINT
1 MACE AND 4.4 CANDAREENS
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
Three similar types exist, with the differences in the four central ideograms on the obverse:- Type 1) 中華元寶 (China / Yuanbao)
- Type 2) 中華癸亥 (China / Cyclical year)
- Type 3) 民國甲子 (Republic / Cyclical year)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Jiao (Type 3) 1 (1924) from Fukien Province (Chinese provinces) made of Silver weighing 5.00 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in China. The coin was produced in 1924, which was the year that the Republic of China was established, and it features a design that reflects the new government's efforts to modernize and Westernize the country. Despite the changes, the coin still maintains some traditional Chinese elements, such as the use of Chinese characters and the inclusion of the Dragon symbol, which represents the province of Fukien. This coin is a unique piece of history that showcases the blending of old and new, East and West, and is a valuable collector's item for numismatists and historians alike.
