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2 Yuan, Peoples Bank of China, China, 1953

2 Yuan, Peoples Bank of China, China, 1953

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Description (Brief)
One (1) 2 yuan note
Peoples Bank of China, China, 1953
Obverse Image: Chinese characters at top, denomination to the sides, image of a pagoda at center.
Obverse Text: [NEEDS TRANSLATION]
Reverse Image: Name of issuing authority at top, denomination to the sides, arms at center.
Reverse Text: [NEEDS TRANSLATION]
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
note
date made
1953
place made
China
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 7 cm x 15.8 cm x.01 cm; 2 3/4 in x 6 7/32 in x in
ID Number
NU.79.112.CM00100.06
catalog number
79.112.CM00100.06
accession number
1979.1263
serial number
VIII IX X 6568906
collector/donor number
CM00100
Credit Line
Chase Manhattan Bank
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Data Source
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