5 Yuan, The Central Bank of China, China, 1945

5 Yuan, The Central Bank of China, China, 1945

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Description (Brief)
One (1) 5 yuan note
The Central Bank of China, China, 1945 (1948)
Obverse Image: Name of bank at top, denomination to the right, portrait of Lin Sun to the left.
Obverse Text: [NEEDS TRANSLATION]
Reverse Image: Name of bank at top, denomination at center, tower to the right.
Reverse Text: 5 / THE CENTRAL BANK OF CHINA / 5 / FIVE YUAN / 5 / GENERAL MANAGER / GOVERNOR / 1945 / 5 / AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
note
date made
1945
place made
China
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 6.05 cm x 14.5 cm x.01 cm; 2 3/8 in x 5 23/32 in x in
ID Number
NU.71.348.0448
catalog number
71.348.0448
accession number
298051
serial number
SE973889
Credit Line
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Leigh
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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