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5 Dollars, The Ningpo Commercial Bank LTD., Shanghai, 1920

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 5 dollar note
The Ningpo Commercial Bank LTD., Shanghai, 1920
Obverse Image: Denomination to the sides, image of bank building at center, name of bank at top.
Obverse Text: [ NEEDS TRANSLATION]
Reverse Image: Denomination to the sides, image of Treasure vase/bowl at center, name of bank at top.
Reverse Text: 5 / THE NINGPO COMMERCIAL & SAVINGS BANK. LTD / 伍 / NO. SG06018H / PROMISES TO PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND / NO. SG06018H / 5 / 5 / SHANGHAI / SHANGHAI / 伍 / FIVE DOLLARS LOCAL CURRENCY / AT ITS OFFICE HERE, VALUE RECEIVED BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS / 1ST SEPTEMBER, 1920. / MANAGING DIRECTOR / 5 / AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1920
Credit Line
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Leigh
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 7.9 cm x 15 cm x .01 cm; 3 1/8 in x 5 29/32 in x in
Object Name
note
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