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5 Yuan, Bank of Communications, Shantung, China, 1927

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 5 yuan note
Bank of Communications, Shantung, China, 1927
Obverse Image: Chinese at top, serial number to the right and left, denomination to the sides and in each corner, steam train at the center.
Obverse Text: [NEEDS TRANSLATION]
Reverse Image: Name of bank at top, denomination at center, to the sides, and in each corner.
Reverse Text: 5 YUAN / SHANTUNG / BANK OF COMMUNICATIONS / 5 YUAN / SHANTUNG / NO. C850251L / PROMISES TO PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND AT ITS OFFICE HERE / NO. C850251L / 5 / 5 / 5 YUAN / 5 / 5 / 5 / FIVE YUAN NATIONAL CURRENCY / 5 / 5 YUAN / SHANTUNG / NOVEMBER 1st 1927 / 5 YUAN / SHANTUNG / AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1927
Credit Line
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Leigh
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 8.3 cm x 15.7 cm x .01 cm; 3 9/32 in x 6 3/16 in x in
Object Name
note
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