20 Coppers, Yuen Foong Tai Money Exchange, Shanghai, China, 1920

20 Coppers, Yuen Foong Tai Money Exchange, Shanghai, China, 1920

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Description (Brief)
One (1) 20 copper coin note
Yuen Foong Tai Money Exchange, Shanghai, China, 1920
Obverse Image: Denomination to the sides and at center, name of issuing authority at top.
Obverse Text: [NEEDS TRANSLATION]
Reverse Image: Denomination to the sides and in corners, name of issuing authority at top, image of steam train at center.
Reverse Text: 20 / 20 / YUEN FOONG MONEY EXCHANGE / PROMISES TO PAY THE BEARER ON AMAND AT ITS OFFICE IN SHANGHAI / 20 / 20 / TWENTY COPPERS / 1ST OCTOBER 1920 / 20 / SHANGHAI / NO. 214 HANKOW ROAD / 20
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
note
date made
1920
place made
China: Shanghai
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 8.7 cm x 13.6 cm x.01 cm; 3 7/16 in x 5 11/32 in x in
ID Number
NU.75.3.502
catalog number
75.3.502
accession number
320773
serial number
01848
Credit Line
James C. Leigh
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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