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20 Coppers, Ta Tung Ho Money Exchange, Shanghai, China, n.d.

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 20 copper note
Ta Tung Ho Money Exchange, Shanghai, China, n.d.
Obverse Image: Denomination at sides, name of bank at top, image of clock tower and building at center.
Obverse Text: [NEEDS TRANSLATION]
Reverse Image: Denomination to the sides, image of steam train at center, name of bank at top, date below (but unreadable).
Reverse Text: 2 / TA TUNG HO MONEY EXCHANGE / 2 / PROMISES TO PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND AT ITS OFFICE IN SHANGHAI / 20 / 20 / TWENTY COPPERS / SHANGHAI / SOUTH JEU GAR BRIDGE ERANCE SETTLEMENT / 2 / 2
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
n.d.
Credit Line
James C. Leigh
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 8.75 cm x 14.9 cm x .01 cm; 3 7/16 in x 5 7/8 in x in
Object Name
note
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