20 Fen (Pattern; proposed "Junk dollar" type; type 1) 18 (1929) front 20 Fen (Pattern; proposed "Junk dollar" type; type 1) 18 (1929) back
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20 Fen Pattern; proposed "Junk dollar" type; type

18 (1929) year
Copper-nickel - 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of China
Period
Republic (1912-1949)
Type
Pattern
Year
18 (1929)
Calendar
Chinese republican
Value
20 Fen (0.20)
Currency
Yuan (1912-1948)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#242574
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Three-masted ship (a junk) sailing left with Chinese ideograms below.

Lettering: 分拾貳幣國

Translation: 20 Fen / National currency

Comment

Vienna mint.This type (and its whole series) are only known by patterns.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Fen (Pattern; proposed "Junk dollar" type; type 1) 18 (1929) from Republic of China made of Copper-nickel is that it was designed by the renowned Chinese artist, Xu Beihong (徐徐悲徐悲鴻), who was also a famous painter and calligrapher. The coin features a unique blend of traditional Chinese and modern design elements, reflecting Xu Beihong's artistic style and vision.