1 New Taiwan Dollar (Sun Yat-sen)

Country of Origin: Taiwan (Republic of China)

Year of Issue: 1981-Present (Images show Year 70 of the Republic)

Denomination: 1 New Taiwan Dollar

Composition: 92% Copper, 6% Nickel, 2% Aluminum

1 New Taiwan Dollar (Sun Yat-sen)

Brief Description

A small, bronze-colored circulation coin featuring a profile portrait and traditional decorative patterns.

Historical Significance

This coin is part of the standard circulation series for Taiwan, featuring Dr. Sun Yat-sen, known as the 'Father of the Nation' in the Republic of China. It reflects the post-war economic development period of Taiwan.

Estimated Value

$0.05 - $0.25 in circulated condition; $1 - $3 in uncirculated condition

Care Instructions

Handle by the edges to avoid transferring oils from skin. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not clean with chemicals or abrasives, as this destroys numismatic value.

Mint Mark

None (Produced by the Central Mint of the Republic of China)

Mintage & Rarity

Extremely high (Billions minted); very common.

Weight & Diameter

3.8 grams; 20 mm

Edge

Plain

Apparent Grade

Fine to Very Fine; shows significant surface wear and loss of detail in the hair and patterns.

Obverse (Front)

Profile of Dr. Sun Yat-sen facing left, with the Chinese inscription 'Republic of China' and the year '70' (1981) above him.

Reverse (Back)

The number '1' over the Chinese characters for 'One Yuan' (壹圓), surrounded by a geometric traditional pattern border.

What Drives This Coin's Value

Condition (grade) is the primary factor, as billions of these coins are in circulation. No common rarities exist for this year.

Similar Coins

Often confused with the smaller 50 cent coin of Taiwan or older copper-nickel 1 Dollar coins from the 1960s.

Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags

Authentic coins have sharp strikes even when worn. Check for weight (3.8g) and magnetic properties (should be non-magnetic). Counterfeits are rare due to the coin's low face value.

Notable Varieties & Errors

There are no major widely recognized die varieties for the 1981 (Year 70) issue.

Created At: 2026-06-13T19:46:59.102076