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20 Yuan Pattern; "Fat Man dollar" type; copper
8 (1919) year| Copper | - | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 8 (1919) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 20 Yuan |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#70432 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three Chinese ideograms within wreath with more above, all surrounded by decorative border.
Lettering:
造年八國民華中
貳
拾
圓
Translation:
Made in Year 8 of the Republic of China
20 Yuan
Engraver: Luigi Giorgi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Yuan (Pattern; "Fat Man dollar" type; copper) 8 (1919) from Republic of China made of Copper is that it features a unique design of a seated Buddha on the obverse side, which is not commonly seen on coins from this time period.
