Chinese Soviet 50 Cent - Museum Gallery

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Unknown and probably issued as a contemporary counterfeit (1930's) or emergency issue. Catalogs indicate there were no 5 Jiao (50 cents) pieces minted by the Chinese Soviet Republic in any metal. HOWEVER, see my unique example of a struck one in silver, the same weight as a Yuan Shih-kai half dollar. This coin here is cast, with low relief, a few bubble pits and clear evidence of edge filing. Any info on this piece would be greatly appreciated. Design is similar to Y 513. RARE, perhaps unique!
See the struck silver example here:
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Here are a number of articles on Communist Chinese Soviet coins & notes from the Moneta Library:

Here are a number of RARE articles on Communist Chinese Soviet coins & notes from the Moneta Library:
VIEW & DOWNLOAD:
Soviet Chinese Copper Coins ("Little Brown Book") - Hua Guangpu
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Soviet Coins Intriguing - Hogan
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Chinese Soviet Coins and Notes - Raeburn (1937!)
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Chinese Communist Armies Silver Coins - Kann
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The premier articles on Early Chinese Soviet issues are the invaluable documents below. It covers the history, coins and notes from 1927-1935 and includes photos and a map: (with color photos; in 3 parts);
The Money of Communist China - Sandrock (3 part series)
Part I: [ link ]
Part II: [ link ]
Part III: [ link ]

The Comprehensive Catalog of Chinese Copper Coins ("SOVIET" extract; color illus.) - Duan
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