1985 Taiwan Year 74 1 Yuan Copper Coin Y#551

1985 Taiwan Year 74 1 Yuan Copper Coin Y#551 1985 Taiwan Republic of China Year 74 1 Yuan Copper-Nickel Coin Y#551 This 1985 (Year 74 of the Republic) Taiwan 1 Yuan coin is a significant piece of numismatic history, featuring the portrait of Chiang Kai-shek on the obverse. Struck in a durable copper-nickel composition, this circulating issue displays the denomination within a stylized floral border on the reverse. Identified by the Krause catalog number Y#551, this coin represents the standard currency used during a period of significant economic growth in Taiwan. The piece is housed in a protective 2x2 cardboard flip with handwritten identification markings for easy cataloging. This uncirculated or lightly circulated specimen retains clear details of the traditional Chinese characters and the military bust, making it an essential addition for collectors of Asian or world coinage. 1985 Taiwan Year 74 1 Yuan Copper-Nickel Coin Y#551 Chiang Kai-shek Condition: This circulated coin displays a dark, heavy patina across both the obverse and reverse surfaces, obscuring some of the finer details of the portrait and characters. The strike type is a standard business strike issued by the Central Mint of China. The metal content is a copper-nickel alloy. Historically, this coin features the portrait of Chiang Kai-shek and was minted during the 74th year of the Republic of China calendar. The reverse depicts the denomination within a traditional floral border. No professional grading has been assigned to this specimen. Taiwan, coin, currency, collectable, numismatics, 1985, year 74, one yuan, money, metal, portrait, historic, Taiwan coin Taiwan 1 Yuan coin, 1985 Taiwan coin, Republic of China coinage, vintage Taiwan money, 1 Yuan 1985, numismatics Taiwan, collectible Asian coins, Year 74 Taiwan coin, Chiang Kai-shek coin, world coin collecting IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated By registering and placing bids, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions to charge the payment method on file for any lots won, including buyer’s premium, applicable taxes, shipping, handling, and processing fees in accordance with the posted auction terms.“Charges may appear on your credit card statement under Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions, Iowa Surplus Auctions, ISA Auctions, ATR Auctions, or the payment processor associated with the auction.”ons, or the payment processor associated with Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions.” References to gold, silver, platinum, copper, plated, gold-gilded, gold-layered, silver-plated, or similar terminology may describe visual appearance, color, or decorative finish only Unless expressly verified in the listing, the metal content, purity, composition, or percentage is not tested, guaranteed, or represented by the auction house. Such descriptions may refer solely to aesthetic characteristics rather than actual metal composition. Third-party grading opinions are those of the third party alone Placing a bid creates a binding contract if the bidder wins the item, payment is required under the posted auction terms For coins, trading cards, and collectibles, items may be raw, graded, ungraded, authentic, reproduction, replica, reprint, or altered unless specifically stated otherwise. The bidder must rely on their own review and judgment before bidding. The bidder authorizes the Auction Company to submit all bidding records, platform activity logs, photographs, invoice history, and shipping documentation to payment processors, banks, and collection agencies to enforce these Terms. By placing any bid, the bidder acknowledges they have read the title and description in full, reviewed all photographs, and had the opportunity to ask questions prior to bidding. The bidder agrees they are purchasing the item strictly as shown in the auction images and as described, AS-IS, WHERE-IS, and that placing a bid and/or winning an item constitutes a binding contract, with no refunds, no returns, no exchanges, no credits, and no cancellations for any reason. Auction transactions are processed after the auction closes, and invoices are finalized. Charges may occur hours or days after the auction, depending on processing, invoice preparation, and shi