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1 Tiao, Kirin Yung Heng Provincial Bank, Kirin, China,1917

1 Tiao, Kirin Yung Heng Provincial Bank, Kirin, China,1917

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Description (Brief)
One (1) tiao note
Kirin Yung Heng Provincial Bank, Kirin, China,1917
Obverse Image: Two dragons flying out of the water towards the pearl of wisdom.
Obverse Text: [NEEDS TRANSLATION]
Reverse Image: Two stamps.
Reverse Text:[NEEDS TRANSLATION]
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
note
date made
1917
place made
China: Kirin
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 21.7 cm x 10.5 cm x.01 cm; 8 17/32 in x 4 1/8 in x in
ID Number
NU.75.3.041
catalog number
75.3.041
accession number
320773
serial number
01602
Credit Line
James C. Leigh
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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