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5 Yuan, Bank of Agriculture and Commerce, Shanghai, China, 1926

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 5 yuan note
Bank of Agriculture and Commerce, Shanghai, China, 1926
Obverse Image: Denomination to sides, image of a pagoda at center.
Obverse Text: [NEEDS TRANSLATION]
Reverse Image: Denomination at center, name of issuing authority at top.
Reverse Text: 5 / BANK OF AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE / 5 / PROMISES TO PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND AT ITS OFFICE HERE / 5 / 5 YUAN / 5 / 5 / NO 528985 / FIVE YUAN NATIONAL CURRENCY. / NO 528985 / 5 / SHANGHAI / DECEMBER 1ST, 1926 / 5 / AMERICAN BANKNOTE COMPANY.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1926
Credit Line
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Leigh
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 8.6 cm x 16.3 cm x .01 cm; 3 3/8 in x 6 13/32 in x in
Object Name
note
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