20 Yuan, Peoples Bank of China, China, 1949

20 Yuan, Peoples Bank of China, China, 1949

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Description (Brief)
One (1) 20 yuan note
Peoples Bank of China, China, 1949
Obverse Image: Chinese characters at top, denomination to the right, image of factory, bridge, and steam train.
Obverse Text: [NEEDS TRANSLATION]
Reverse Image: Name of issuing authority at top, denomination at center and to the sides.
Reverse Text: [NEEDS TRANSLATION]
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
note
date made
1949
place made
China
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 6.4 cm x 12 cm x.01 cm; 2 17/32 in x 4 23/32 in x in
ID Number
NU.NU82171
catalog number
NU82171
accession number
256651
serial number
I II III 10400507
Credit Line
Leo Gordon
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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