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5 Yuan, Bank of Ming Koo, China, n.d.

5 Yuan, Bank of Ming Koo, China, n.d.

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Description (Brief)
One (1) 5 yuan note
Bank of Ming Koo, China, n.d.
Obverse Image: Denomination to the sides, image of steam train at center.
Obverse Text: [NEEDS TRANSLATION]
Reverse Image: Denomination at center and to the sides, name of issuing authority at top.
Reverse Text: 5 / BANK OF MING KOO / 5 / 5 / FIVE YUAN / 5 / 5 / FIVE / 5
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
note
date made
n.d.
place made
China
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 8.55 cm x 14.5 cm x.01 cm; 3 3/8 in x 5 23/32 in x in
ID Number
NU.71.348.1071
accession number
298051
serial number
23854
catalog number
71.348.1071
Credit Line
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Leigh
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Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
Chinese Banknotes
Chinese Paper Money
NNC Chinese Bank Notes
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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