20 Coppers, Yuen Da Sung Money Exchange, Shanghai, China, 1918

20 Coppers, Yuen Da Sung Money Exchange, Shanghai, China, 1918

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Description (Brief)
One (1) 20 copper coin note
Yuen Da Sung Money Exchange, Shanghai, China, 1918
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 Emperor Qianlong (Emperor Gao Zong), emperor of the Qing Dynasty from 1736 - 1795.
Reverse Text: 20 / 20 / YUEN DA SUNG MONEY EXCHANGE / PROMISES TO PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND AT ITS OFFICE IN SHANGHAI / 20 / 20 / TWENTY COPPERS / 1ST JUNE 1918. / 20 / SHANGHAI / 20 / NO 388 FOOCHOW ROAD.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
note
date made
1918
place made
China: Shanghai
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 8.3 cm x 13.5 cm x.01 cm; 3 9/32 in x 5 5/16 in x in
ID Number
NU.75.3.494
catalog number
75.3.494
accession number
320773
serial number
N5054
Credit Line
James C. Leigh
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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