5 Dollars, The Ningpo Commercial Bank LTD., Shanghai, 1920

5 Dollars, The Ningpo Commercial Bank LTD., Shanghai, 1920

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Description (Brief)
One (1) 5 dollar note
The Ningpo Commercial Bank LTD., Shanghai, 1920
Obverse Image: Denomination to the sides, image of bank building at center, name of bank at top.
Obverse Text: [NEEDS TRANSLATION]
Reverse Image: Denomination to the sides, image of Treasure vase/bowl at center, name of bank at top.
Reverse Text: 5 / THE NINGPO COMMERCIAL & SAVINGS BANK. LTD / 伍 / NO. L087795F / PROMISES TO PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND / NO. L087795F / 5 / 5 / SHANGHAI / SHANGHAI / 伍 / FIVE DOLLARS LOCAL CURRENCY / AT ITS OFFICE HERE, VALUE RECEIVED BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS / 1ST SEPTEMBER, 1920. / MANAGING DIRECTOR / 5 / AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
note
date made
1920
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 8 cm x 15.2 cm x.01 cm; 3 5/32 in x 5 31/32 in x in
ID Number
NU.73.175.1007
catalog number
73.175.1007
accession number
310543
serial number
L087795F
Credit Line
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Leigh
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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