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5 Yuan, The National Industrial Bank of China, China, 1924

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 5 yuan note
The National Industrial Bank of China, China, 1924
Obverse Image: Name of bank at top, denomination to sides, image of horse running at the center.
Obverse Text: [NEEDS TRANSLATION]
Reverse Image: Name of bank at top, denomination to the sides, Great Wall at center.
Reverse Text: 5 / THE NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL BANK OF CHINA PROMISES TO PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND AT ITS OFFICE HERE / 5 / 5 / 5 / 5 / P514002D / SHANGHAI / FIVE YUAN OF THE NATIONAL COINAGE OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA, ISSUED BY SPECIAL PERMISSION OF THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT. 1924 / P514002D / 5 / AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1924
Credit Line
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Leigh
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 8.95 cm x 15.95 cm x .01 cm; 3 17/32 in x 6 9/32 in x in
Object Name
note
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