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1 Yuan Pattern, Inauguration of President Xu Shichang, type 2, silver
| Issuer | Republic of China |
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| Year | 1921 |
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| Composition | Silver |
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| Obverse description | Facing three-quarter bust of President Xu Shichang (徐世昌) to the left, rendered in high relief with fine sculptural detail; the subject is depicted in Western-style formal attire with a cravat, with a floral decoration visible at the lower right of the coat. The portrait is executed in a naturalistic style, capturing the subject's distinctive features including a moustache and close-cropped hair. The flat field surrounding the effigy exhibits rich natural toning. The rim is bordered by a continuous beaded inner border with a raised outer rim. |
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| Reverse lettering | 中華民國十年九月 仁壽 同登 (Translation: Month 9 of Year 10 of the Republic of China; Renshou Tongdeng [Together Ascending Longevity and Benevolence]) |
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| Mintage | 10 (1921) - KM#Pn63, L&M-956, Kann-676b: 年十; reeded edge - 10 (1921) - KM#Pn64, L&M-957, Kann-676a: 年十; smooth edge - |
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