50 Cash Pattern; Founding of the Republic ND
1912 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1912 |
| Value | 50 Cash (Wen) (0.05) |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#242562 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Chinese ideograms within wreath surrounded by English legend.
Lettering:
THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA
五
十
文
FIFTY CASH
Translation: 50 Cash (Wen)
Comment
This type (and all from its series) are only known by patterns.Interesting fact
The Pattern 50 Cash coin was designed by the renowned Chinese artist, Xu Beihong, who was known for his work in modern Chinese painting and coin design. Xu Beihong's design for the Pattern 50 Cash coin featured a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, the founder of the Republic of China, on the obverse, and a scenic view of the Yangtze River on the reverse. The coin was minted in 1912 to commemorate the founding of the Republic of China, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today.
