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50 Yuan "Twelve Symbols national emblem" type
16 (1927) year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 16 (1927) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 50 Yuan |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#240783 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Old emble of China (the Twelve Symbols national emblem, 1913-1928) consisting of a dragon and a phoenix holding sacraficial cups over an axe head, all with flowers on either side, Chinese ideograms above and below, and surrounded by a decorative border.
Lettering:
年六十國民華中
圓拾伍
Translation:
Year 16 of the Republic of China
50 Yuan
Comment
This is the highest denomination coin issued in gold, and is possibly one of the rarest coins of the Republic of China.Interesting fact
The 1927 Republic of China 50 Yuan "Twelve Symbols national emblem" type non-circulating coin made of Gold is a rare and valuable collector's item. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of Chinese and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts the 12 symbols of the Chinese zodiac, while the reverse side features a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, the first president of the Republic of China. This blend of traditional Chinese symbols and modern political imagery makes the coin a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
