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20 Cents, Central Bank of China, China, 1940

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 20 cent note
Central Bank of China, China, 1940
Obverse Image: Denomination to the left, name of bank at top, date at bottom, portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-sen to the right.
Obverse Text: [NEEDS TRANSLATION]
Reverse Image: Denomination to the center and sides.
Reverse Text: 20 / THE CENTRAL BANK OF CHINA / 20 / TWENTY / 20 / CENTS / 20 / GENERAL MANAGER / ASST. GEN. MANAGER / 20 / 1940 / CHUNG HWA BOOK CO. LTD.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1940
Credit Line
Eleanora D. and William F. Huf
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 6 cm x 12.1 cm x .01 cm; 2 3/8 in x 4 3/4 in x in
Object Name
note
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