Republic of China 1 Jiao, 1912

Memento: Birth of the Republic

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Republic of China Republic of China
Currency Yuan (1912 – 1948)
Coin type Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination 1 Jiao
Year 1912
Ruler Republic (1912–1949)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.3
Diameter (mm) 18
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Jiao from Republic of China. Issued in 1912. Struck in Silver. Measures 18 mm and weighs 2.3 g.

Obverse
Bust of Sun Yat-sen facing left with Chinese ideograms around. (Republic of China
Founding commemorative coin)
Reverse
Four Chinese ideograms within wreath, all surrounded by English legend. (10 pieces in 1 Yuan)
Edge
Reeded or engrailed with circles.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1912)  — Engrailed-with-circles edge
ND (1912)  — Reeded edge

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