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The founding commemorative coin of the Republic of China, Li Yuanhong, has a diameter of 4.0cm and a weight of 26.7g. The central bead circle on the obverse of the coin features a portrait of Li Yuanhong with a seven part face and half body military attire. The upper ring outside the bead circle is engraved with the four characters "Republic of China" in Chinese script, while the lower ring is also engraved with the five characters "Founding Commemorative Coin" in Chinese script. There are plum blossom patterns on both sides of the outer bead circle for decoration. On the back of the bead circle, there are two intersecting Jiahe patterns, with the word "one yuan" engraved vertically in the center to record the currency value. The upper ring of the bead circle is engraved with the English word "THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA" (Republic of China), and the lower ring is engraved with the English currency value "ONE DOLLAR" (one yuan). There are five pointed stars on both sides below. This coin has a beautiful design, excellent craftsmanship, and is rare and precious. The Li Yuanhong Founding Commemorative Coin represents the monetary culture of the special period of modern China, reflecting the rise and fall of history, economy, and finance in the early days of the establishment of the Republic of China.