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1 Dollar, The Ningpo Commercial Bank LTD., Shanghai, 1933

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) dollar note
The Ningpo Commercial Bank LTD., Shanghai, 1933
Obverse Image: Denomination to the right, image of Siming Mountain and trees near Ningpo to the left, name of bank at top.
Obverse Text: [NEEDS TRANSLATION]
Reverse Image: Denomination at sides, name of bank at top, Treasure vase/bowl at center.
Reverse Text: 1 / THE NINGPO COMMERCIAL BANK / PROMISES TO PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND / 壹 / T097327D / T097327D / 1 / 1 / SHANGHAI / SHANGHAI / 壹 / ONE DOLLAR LOCAL CURRENCY / AT ITS OFFICE HERE. VALUE RECEIVED / BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS / MANAGING DIRECTOR / 1ST JANUARY, 1933. / 1 / WATERLOW & SONS LIMITED, LONDON
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1933
Credit Line
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Leigh
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 7.4 cm x 13.2 cm x .01 cm; 2 29/32 in x 5 3/16 in x in
Object Name
note
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