Summary
Silver 1 Dollar (Yuan) coin issued by the Republic of China in Year 21 (1932 AD). This design was rejected by Chinese as sun and birds were thought to represent Japan.
Obverse Description
Bust of Sun Yat-sen left, around above Chinese legend (8 characters)
Reverse Description
At centre between Chinese characters, a Junk sailing to right; to right, rising sun; above, three wild geese flying to left
Edge Description
milled
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
Year 21, Chinese Republic
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Issued By
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Person Depicted
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
39 mm (Outside Diameter), 26.66 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#344
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000., 459 Pages
