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50 Yuan, The Central Bank of China, China, 1945

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 50 yuan note
The Central Bank of China, China, 1945 (1948)
Obverse Image: Name of bank at top, denomination to the center, portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-sen at center.
Obverse Text: [NEEDS TRANSLATION]
Reverse Image: Name of bank at top, denomination to the sides, Liuhe Pagoda (Six Harmonies Pagoda) on Qiantang River, south of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province at center.
Reverse Text: 50 / THE CENTRAL BANK OF CHINA / 50 / 50 / GENERAL MANAGER / GOVERNOR / 50 / 50 / FIFTY YUAN / 1945 / 50 / AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1945
Credit Line
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Leigh
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 6.2 cm x 14.8 cm x .01 cm; 2 7/16 in x 5 13/16 in x in
Object Name
note
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