Taiwan 1 Yuan (Chiang Kai-shek)

Taiwan (Republic of China) · 1981-present (Visible date is Year 70 - 1981)

A small bronze-colored coin featuring the portrait of Chiang Kai-shek on the obverse and the denomination within a stylized border on the reverse.

Country: Taiwan (Republic of China)
Year: 1981-present (Visible date is Year 70 - 1981)
Denomination: 1 New Taiwan Dollar (1 TWD / 1 Yuan)
Metal: Bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminum, 2% Nickel)

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Overview

A small bronze-colored coin featuring the portrait of Chiang Kai-shek on the obverse and the denomination within a stylized border on the reverse.

Historical significance

This coin is part of the current circulating currency of Taiwan. It commemorates the legacy of Chiang Kai-shek, the leader of the Republic of China who relocated the government to Taiwan in 1949.

Obverse (front)

Portrait of President Chiang Kai-shek facing left. Above him, the Chinese characters read '中華民國七十年' (Republic of China Year 70).

Reverse (back)

In the center, the denomination '壹圓' (One Yuan) is written. The central text is surrounded by a continuous circular geometric pattern.

Estimated value

$0.05-$0.25 in circulated condition; $1.00-$3.00 in Mint State

What drives this coin's value

Condition and eye appeal are the primary factors. As a common circulation coin, only high-grade uncirculated examples or rare error variants command a premium.

Grade assessment

Fine to Very Fine (Visible circulation wear, minor scratches, and darkening/toning)

Mintage & rarity

Extremely common (billions minted across the series; the 1981 issue alone had a mintage of roughly 1.1 billion)

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Weight and diameter are the best checks for authenticity. Due to its very low face value and high mintage, counterfeiting this specific denomination is rare.

Notable varieties & errors

Minor die rotations or strike errors occur but are not widely tracked by major catalogs for this specific high-volume year.

Similar coins

The 5 Yuan and 10 Yuan coins of the same series, which are larger and made of copper-nickel (silver-colored). Older 1 Yuan coins from the 1960s are also similar but have different portraits.

Care & preservation

Avoid cleaning or polishing as it destroys the natural patina and reduces numismatic value. Store in a cool, dry place inside an archival-safe holder.