{"product_id":"回收香港貿易銀壹圓站洋-早期銀幣回收-銀元鑒別回收","title":"Trade Dollar One Yuan Standing Liberty | Early Silver Coin Buyback and Authentication | Hong Kang Company","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e \u003ch2\u003eDeconstructing the Hong Kong Trade Dollar \"Standing Dollar\": Specifications, Varieties, and Market Value\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo help collectors better understand their British Trade Dollars (commonly known as: Standing Dollar, Standing Man), Hong Kong Numismatic Company has specially compiled the following common information and collection guide. From coin specifications and rare years to authenticity identification, we assist you in accurately assessing the value of your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch3\u003e1. Standard Physical Specifications of the Standing Dollar\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eDue to its strict minting standards, the Standing Dollar became the hard currency for Far Eastern trade at the time. Understanding its standard parameters is the first step in coin authentication.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003e\u003cb\u003eParameter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e \u003cth\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard Data\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e \u003cth\u003e\u003cb\u003eRemarks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish Trade Dollar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommonly known as: Standing Man, Standing Dollar, Hong Kong One Dollar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMinting Years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1895 - 1937\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1935 has only trial striking patterns, extremely rare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e26.9568 grams (approx. 26.96g)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter circulation wear, usually between 26.5g-26.8g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSilver Content (Fineness)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e90.0% (900\/1000)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe remaining 10% is copper to increase wear resistance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiameter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e39.0 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge with meander pattern (Greek fret)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThickness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 2.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlight variations depending on wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMint Mark\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eB\u003c\/b\u003e (Bombay), C (Calcutta), No Mark (London)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark usually located centrally opposite the trident tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch3\u003e2. Valuation Factors: Year and Variety\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot all Standing Dollars have the same value. Besides condition, the mintage year and mint mark are key indicators determining the resale price of a Standing Dollar.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eAnalysis of Mint Marks\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eB Mark (Bombay Mint):\u003c\/b\u003e Most common, representing the Bombay Mint in India. The mark is located in the middle of the trident tips, counting from bottom to top.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eC Mark (Calcutta Mint):\u003c\/b\u003e Relatively rarer, representing the Calcutta Mint in India.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo Mark:\u003c\/b\u003e Mainly found in earlier years (e.g., 1895-1902), some are trial strikes from the London Mint.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch4\u003eYear Rarity Reference Table\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear Category\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e \u003cth\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecific Years (Examples)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e \u003cth\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarket Attention\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e \u003cth\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollection Advice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1899, 1900, 1901, 1902, 1908, 1911\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge circulation, suitable for entry-level collection or silver investment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLess Common Years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1896 (B), 1904, 1912, 1930\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigher market premium, good condition pieces are worth holding long-term.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRare Years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e1921\u003c\/b\u003e, 1934, 1935\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e1921\u003c\/b\u003e is known as the King of Standing Dollars, extremely rare; 1935 are mostly pattern coins, museum-grade collectibles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003cblockquote\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExpert Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e The 1908 Standing Dollar shown in the image is from a year with a larger mintage, but if preserved in excellent condition (with original luster, no chop marks), its resale value is still much higher than the raw silver price.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/blockquote\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch3\u003e3. Special Value of \"Chop Marks\"\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnlike Dragon Dollars or Yuan Datou coins, when Standing Dollars circulated in China, major money changers and banks often stamped their own chop marks on the coin surface to verify its silver content.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClean (No Chop Marks):\u003c\/b\u003e The coin surface is smooth and unmarked by circulation chops. These are usually favored by Western grading agencies (e.g., PCGS, NGC), receive high grades, and command the highest market premium.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChopmarked:\u003c\/b\u003e Although considered \"blemishes,\" they are a testament to historical circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight Chop Marks:\u003c\/b\u003e Do not significantly affect the main design (goddess, \"shou\" character), and have a moderate resale price.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeavy\/Bad Chop Marks:\u003c\/b\u003e The coin surface is severely deformed, usually only bought for its silver value or at a low price.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecial Chop Marks:\u003c\/b\u003e A very small number of collectors specifically seek Standing Dollars with special characters (such as \"Fu\" - fortune, \"Xing\" - prosperity, or bank names). These old silver coins have unique cultural artifact value.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch3\u003e4. Hong Kong Numismatic Company's Professional Authentication Process\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe combine scientific instruments with traditional experience to ensure the accurate authentication of your silver coins:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrecision Weighing:\u003c\/b\u003e Eliminating fake coins with severely insufficient weight.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpectral Analysis:\u003c\/b\u003e Non-destructive testing of metal element ratios to confirm 90% silver content.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdge Reed Inspection:\u003c\/b\u003e Genuine Standing Dollars have deep, strong edge reeds, while fakes often have smooth or filed edges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eToning Interpretation:\u003c\/b\u003e Distinguishing between rich, natural toning formed over time and \"lustrous fake\" created by chemical treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHong Kong Numismatic Company has long been dedicated to the buyback of ancient coins and early foreign trade silver dollars, with the Hong Kong Trade Dollar \"One Dollar Standing Dollar\" being one of our key focuses. This silver dollar originated during the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China period, specially minted by Britain to meet the demands of East Asian trade, and widely circulated in China, especially popular among merchants in Guangdong and Guangxi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Standing Dollar is renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and high silver content. The obverse of the silver dollar features a warrior with a spear and shield standing on the shore, proudly gazing at the world. The English \"ONE DOLLAR\" indicating the denomination is above on both sides, with the minting year below. The reverse features the Chinese seal script character \"collector item\" (shou), symbolizing good fortune and longevity, with the Chinese cursive script \"collector item\" (yi yuan - one dollar) above and below, and the Malay \"ONE DOLLAR\" on either side, fully showcasing its international character as a trade dollar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a coin buyback institution, Hong Kong Numismatic Company possesses rich experience and an appraisal team, capable of accurately assessing the true value of Standing Dollars and providing fair and reasonable buyback quotes to clients. We warmly welcome collectors to inquire and trade, and to collectively explore the collection and investment value of Standing Dollars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-contact\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo quickly determine if your Trade Dollar One Yuan Standing Dollar early silver coin can be acquired, please provide details on toning, grading slab, obverse, and reverse. 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