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100,000 Yuan, The Central Bank of China, China, 1949

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 100,000 yuan note
The Central Bank of China, China, 1949
Obverse Image: Name of bank at top, denomination to the left, portrait of Chiang Kai-shek to the right.
Obverse Text: [NEEDS TRANSLATION]
Reverse Image: Name of bank at top, denomination to the sides, image of bridge and ships at center.
Reverse Text: 100000 / THE CENTRAL BANK OF CHINA / 100000 / 100000 / 100000 / 100000 / GENERAL MANAGER / ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND GOLD YUAN / GOVERNOR / 100000 / 1949 / CHUNG HWA BOOK CO. LTD.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1949
Credit Line
Chase Manhattan Bank
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 5.8 cm x 14.3 cm x .01 cm; 2 9/32 in x 5 5/8 in x in
Object Name
note
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