Taiwan, Republic of China 10 New Dollars 1981-2010

History

10 New Dollars 1981-2010, Y# 553, Taiwan, Republic of China

Obverse. Photo © NumisCorner.com

Description

Chiang Kai-shek (1887–1975), also known as Generalissimo Chiang or Chiang Chungcheng and romanized as Chiang Chieh-shih or Jiang Jieshi, was a politician and military leader who served as the leader of the Republic of China between 1928 and 1975, first in mainland China until 1949 and then in exile in Taiwan. He was recognized by much of the world as the head of the legitimate government of China until the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Obverse	Person (politician, revolutionary, entrepreneur) Chiang Kai-shek Chiang Kai-shek bust left, year of the Republic and the state name (Republic of China) above. Following the Chinese imperial tradition of using the sovereign's era name and year of reign, official Republic of China documents use the Republic system of numbering years in which the first year was 1912, the year of the founding of the Republic of China. 年七十九國民華中
Reverse	Tree, flower, plant etc. Plum Chinese value in the centre and 10 below within a wreath of plum blossom. The National Flower of the Republic of China (Taiwan) was officially designated as the plum blossom by the Executive Yuan of the Republic of China on July 21, 1964. The plum blossom is a symbol of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity during the harsh winter. The triple grouping of stamens (three stamens per petal) on the national emblem represents Sun Yat-sen's Three Principles of the People, while the five petals symbolize the five branches of the government. 圓拾 10
Edge	Reeded (milled)