Moneta's Temple and Gallery

Taiwan - 5 Jiao 1949

Moneta — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 13:36:31 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: The first coins of the Nationalist Chinese escaped to the island of Formosa or Taiwan. Shows a nice rendition of the island. This was the only circulating silver coin the Taiwanese government made. I suspect they regret using the term 'Province' when their argument is that they are separate from China and not a province of it. Previously described at 50 cents. OB: Bust of Sun Yat-sen left, date above. Lettering: 年八十三國民華中; Translation: Republic of China Year 38. RX: Map of Taiwan separating denomination. Lettering: 　　台角　灣　伍　　省 Translation: 5 Jiao Taiwan Province

Taiwan, ROC - 50th Anniv. from Japan Liberation

Moneta — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 16:12:03 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: 50th Anniversary of the Liberation from Japan. The interesting design theme here, for a collector of Chinese Soviet coins, is the the globe motif with map. This seems to have originated in China with medals issued during the Republic. That motif was used by the Communist Soviets to depict China, here the Republic of China prominently displays the Island of Taiwan. Some of the first coins of the ROC also depicted the Island but without the globe. Obverse / reverse are switched in the photo.

RPC Taiwan - Chiang Kai-shek

Moneta — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 13:40:38 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: A commemorative for Chiang Kai-shek, 60th Anniversary of the Republic. Struck in silver, they can also be found struck in gold. It seems my reverse photo orientation is incorrect, the crosses should be vertical with the jointed harvests at 1 oclock, that means a 90 degree CCW turn. Please let me know if you have more information or add it to the comments below.