🇨🇳 Republic of China – Kwangtung Province – 2 Jiao / 20 Cents (1921)
Year 10 of the Republic
Silver (.500) • Weight: 5.25 g • Condition: VF (Very Fine)
Catalog Reference: Y# 423
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🐉 Coin Description
This stunning silver 2 Jiao / 20 Cents coin was struck in 1921, during the 10th year of the Republic of China, by the Kwangtung (Guangdong) Province Mint—one of the most productive and artistically refined mints of the early Republican era.
•Obverse: Features the powerful Imperial Chinese dragon, coiled around a flaming pearl—an enduring symbol of strength, prosperity, and divine authority in Chinese mythology. The surrounding Chinese script denotes the denomination and issuing authority.
•Reverse: A stylized sunburst or rosette design, sometimes accompanied by characters representing “Twenty Cents” and “Kwangtung Province,” blending traditional Chinese iconography with Western-influenced coinage aesthetics.
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📜 Historical Background
This coin comes from a fascinating and turbulent chapter in Chinese history. Following the fall of the Qing Dynasty in 1912, the new Republic faced internal fragmentation and the rise of regional warlords. Despite the instability, Kwangtung Province continued producing high-quality silver coinage reflecting both imperial symbolism and modern aspirations.
The Year 10 (1921) issues are particularly collectible due to their historical relevance and detailed artwork. The blend of transitional political significance and classic Chinese motifs makes this piece a treasured item for collectors worldwide.
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📦 What’s Included with Purchase
✅ Genuine 1921 2 Jiao / 20 Cents silver coin
✅ Certificate of Authenticity & Provenance
✅ Protective display capsule