© PCGS
© PCGS
5 Yuan Support the Republic; with "2" ND
1919 year| Gold (.750) | 4.58 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Yunnan Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Period | Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1919 |
| Value | 5 Yuan |
| Currency | Yuan (1908-1949) |
| Composition | Gold (.750) |
| Weight | 4.58 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#15985 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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
Comment
With the 10 Yuan pieces, pieces with "1" and without "1" exists. For these 5 Yuan pieces, confirmation is needed on if a without "2" variety (KM#481.1) exists.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political upheaval in China. The coin was issued in 1919, just a year after the fall of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China. The coin's design, featuring the phrase "Support the Republic" and the number "2," likely refers to the political turmoil of the time and the efforts of the new government to establish stability and unity in the country. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin was made with a high level of craftsmanship, with a gold content of .750 and a weight of 4.58 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
