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5 Yuan Pattern; Support the Republic; with "2"; copper ND
1919 year| Copper | - | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Yunnan Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Period | Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1919 |
| Value | 5 Yuan |
| Currency | Yuan (1908-1949) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#289977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crossed flags with star above and number below, all surrounded by Chinese ideograms.
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
幣金念紀和共護擁
2
圓伍幣銀當
Translation:
Support the Republic commemorative gold coin
Worth 5 silver Yuan currency
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Yuan coin from Yunnan Province made of Copper is that it was minted during a time of great political turmoil in China. The coin was issued in 1919, just a few years after the fall of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China. The coin's design, which features the phrase "Support the Republic" and the number "2," reflects the political climate of the time and the desire for a new, modernized China. Despite the coin's historical significance, it is not widely known or celebrated, making it a fascinating piece of Chinese numismatic history.
