From the physical currency such as shells and ornaments in feudal society, to the more finely minted gold and silver coins, to the portable paper money issued to the world.
The form of money, so to speak, is constantly evolving.
During the period of the Republic of China, China was in a turbulent situation.
The value of banknotes has been greatly reduced due to social and economic instability, and it has lost credibility.
On the contrary,
Well, if you bring this valuable "big yellow croaker" to the present.
How much RMB can it be exchanged?
First, let's take a look at the evolution of money throughout history.
Since human beings had the consciousness of trading, they were the first to use physical goods with labor value to barter.
Later, for the sake of convenience, physical currency was used for exchange.
Such as shells, ornaments, etc.
Bei is the earliest currency in the mainland in the recorded history, which appeared in the Shang Dynasty.
Shellfish are equated with value, and this historical fact can even be found in our Chinese characters.
With the increase in labor, more and more goods are being manufactured that can be traded.
The demand for money is increasing.
Natural seashells were no longer enough to meet people's needs, so the first man-made currency was born, the copper seashell.
With the development of society, people have gradually begun to use more valuable gold and silver coins for trading.
However, with the advent of paper money, the form of money has changed significantly.
The advent of paper money has made it easier to trade, but it has also brought about an inflation problem that was not there before.
During the Republican period, it was a period of social unrest in China, and the value of paper money fell sharply due to social chaos and a looming economic collapse.
It was originally in a leading position and had a credible national government.
After the death of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, moths gradually began to appear from within.
At the same time, in order to pursue personal gain, the four major families unabashedly amassed wealth in the name of the government.
During this period, all kinds of new currencies emerged one after another, all of which were just means of looting people's money.
The real money that the people had in their hands was tricked into changing into new currency, and a great deal of wealth was concentrated in the hands of a few.
During this period, paper money had become completely worthless.
The staggering inflation situation is also jaw-dropping now.
During the Republic of China, the government issued paper money at will, and its depreciation rate was so rapid that the people's lives were miserable.
unimaginable,
You can't bring a backpack of money when you go out to buy food!
However, the "big yellow croaker" is an exception.
It is a gold coin whose value is relatively stable due to its scarcity and preciousness.
Gold, as a natural precious metal, has always been considered a store of value.
Therefore, "big yellow croaker" has maintained a certain value as a gold coin.
The story of "big yellow croaker" was also widely spread during the Republic of China.
There is a legend about a famous gold merchant.
In the course of his business, he accidentally obtained a gold billet in the shape of a golden fish, which he made into a beautiful gold coin, the "big yellow croaker".
This gold coin is a special collector's item because of its unique shape and the story behind it.
However, in modern times, the value of gold has become more prominent.
The preservation of gold is due to its scarcity as a natural precious metal, which is also in response to the saying "scarcity is precious".
The formation of gold requires thousands of years of natural geological movements.
Gold in the Earth's core.
As a series of movements are slowly carried to the mantle and crust, it is then subjected to precipitation by the oceans and oxidation over hundreds of millions of years.
The original gold exposed in the shallow layers of the earth's surface can only be weathered to form a gold sand mine that can be mined in later generations.
Knowing the formation of gold, we can also understand its scarcity, so gold has the basic property of anti-inflation.
From ancient times to the present, gold has always been the hard currency in the market, both at home and abroad.
In modern times, it is the best choice for investors to save safe-haven savings.
In the textbook, we are taught the first lesson about money.
"Gold is not money by nature, money is gold and silver."
Although gold, as a currency, has been withdrawn from the market, its properties as a currency remain.
The credit money that circulates in the market is based on the commitment of a country, and the currency itself is worthless.
But gold is not based on credit, it has a high value in its own right, and therefore can survive a crisis.
Due to the volatility and instability of financial markets, the demand for gold is increasing.
As a safe haven asset, gold can maintain and increase its value in times of economic crisis.
As a result, its value has remained relatively stable.
At the same time, gold is also widely used in jewelry, handicrafts and other fields, making its value further enhanced.
If a "big yellow croaker" from the Republic of China period is brought to the present, how much will it be worth?
First of all, we need to take into account the market value of gold.
According to the international gold market price, we can refer to the current market price of gold to estimate.
Based on the current market price of gold, it is 474 yuan per gram.
However, in addition to the market value of gold, we also need to consider the added value of "big yellow croaker" as a historical artifact and rare collection.
Due to its rarity and uniqueness, this "Great Yellow Croaker" gold coin is likely to have a higher valuation in the collector's market.
Depending on market supply and demand, as well as collectors' preferences, it may be appraised for a higher amount.
In addition, we need to take into account the volatility and uncertainty of the market.
Changes in the financial market will directly affect the price of gold.
So we can't be completely sure how much "big yellow croaker" will be worth in the future.
However, given the historical stability of gold's value, it still has a high potential for value preservation and appreciation.
By analyzing the market value, added value and market uncertainty of gold, we can preliminarily estimate a "big yellow croaker" gold coin during the Republic of China.
If you get it now, it can probably be worth tens of thousands or even more than 100,000 yuan.
However, this is only a rough estimate.
The actual price will also be affected by various factors such as market supply and demand, collector preferences, etc.
Therefore, if the "big yellow croaker" in the Republic of China period is brought to the present to convert the value.
It should not only be linked to the price of gold itself, but also the market price of gold and its added value as a historical artifact and rare collection.
Although we can't estimate exactly how much it will be worth, one thing is for sure.
It was worth far more than the paper money of the time.
The treasures of history are not only a material wealth, but also a kind of inheritance of culture and value, which is worthy of our cherishing and protection.