Coin and Paper Money Collecting/Coin identification

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Expert: Brad Swain - 1/5/2010


Question

Coin
I have a coin approximately the size of a US quarter with chinese characters and flowers on both sides. Are you able to identify it using the attached photo? Thank you.

Answer
Hi John, There were 321.7 million of these copper-nickel Republic of China (Taiwan) 1 Dollar coins minted that year 49 of the Republic (1960AD). It may be worth about .10 with that amount of wear.
You might also try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.
Brad

Brad Swain

Expertise

I have been a World Coin and Paper Money collector since about 1965. I will be glad to answer any questions you may have on World coins or currency, tokens, unusual or unknown pieces and attempt to give you estimates of value and historical information about them in a polite and prompt manner.

Experience

45 years collecting coins and paper money.

Education/Credentials
BA History, BA Geography - Virginia Tech

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