50 Cents, The Central Bank of China, China, 1948

50 Cents, The Central Bank of China, China, 1948

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Description (Brief)
One (1) 50 cent note
The Central Bank of China, China, 1948
Obverse Image: Name of bank at top, denomination to the left, portrait of Chiang Kai-shek to the right.
Obverse Text: 中央銀行 / 五角 / 中央印製廠 / AA135752
Reverse Image: Name of bank at top, denomination to the sides, Central Bank of China (Chungking Branch) building at center.
Reverse Text: 50 / THE CENTRAL BANK OF CHINA / FIFTY CENTS / FIFTY CENTS / 50/ 50 / 50 / GENERAL MANAGER / 1948 / GOVERNOR / 50 / 50
Description
[[Obverse Text]]
中央銀行 / 五角 / 中央印製廠 / AA135752
[[Reverse Text]]
THE CENTRAL BANK OF CHINA / FIFTY CENTS / 50 / GENERAL MANAGER / GOVERNOR / 1948
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
note
date made
1948
place made
China
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 5.3 cm x 13.6 cm x.01 cm; 2 3/32 in x 5 11/32 in x in
ID Number
NU.71.348.0469
catalog number
71.348.0469
accession number
298051
serial number
AA135752
Credit Line
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Leigh
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NNC Chinese Bank Notes
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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