One (1) 20 coppers note
The May Tai Bank, Shanghai, China, 1918
Obverse Image: Denomination to the sides, central vingette with pagoda and village, two dragons at top approaching to meet at center.
Obverse Text: [NEEDS TRANSLATION]
Reverse Image: Denomination at bottom, name of bank at top, central vingette with pagoda and village.
Reverse Text: 20 / 20 / NO 6208 / THE EXCHANGE NOTE OF THE MAY TAI BANK / NO 6208 / TWENTY COPPERS / 20 / SHANGHAI / 20
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