5 Jiao (Pattern; Chiang Kai-shek type; silver) 37 (1948) front 5 Jiao (Pattern; Chiang Kai-shek type; silver) 37 (1948) back
5 Jiao (Pattern; Chiang Kai-shek type; silver) 37 (1948) photo
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5 Jiao Pattern; Chiang Kai-shek type; silver

37 (1948) year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Republic of China
Period
Republic (1912-1949)
Type
Pattern
Year
37 (1948)
Calendar
Chinese republican
Value
5 Jiao = 50 Fen (0.5)
Currency
Yuan (1912-1948)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#242146
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Two Chinese ideograms within wreath.

Script: Chinese

Lettering:

Translation: 5 Jiao

Comment

This type (and all from its series) are only known by patterns.

Krause says there is a Jin to the right; however, that does not seem correct.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Jiao (Pattern; Chiang Kai-shek type; silver) 37 (1948) from Republic of China made of Silver is that it was designed by the renowned Chinese artist, Xu Beihong. Xu Beihong was a prominent painter and coin designer who was known for his work in the early 20th century. He designed several coins for the Republic of China, including this particular coin, which features a portrait of Chiang Kai-shek on one side and the National Emblem of the Republic of China on the other. The coin was minted in 1948, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.