banknote; reproduction

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Object Type: banknote; reproduction
Museum number: 1986,0925.1
Denomination: guan, 1; string, 1
Description: Banknote (reproduction): Great Ming circulating treasure note, for 1 string of coins, of the Hongwu reign. (whole); Six-character inscription giving name of banknote across the top. Below this is a border containing dragons and foliage. The central box contains the two-character inscription giving the denomination and illustrates a string of coins (in 10 groups of 100 coins). There is also a four-character inscription (in a folded style of writing) at either side. The longer inscription below gives further details and warns against counterfeiting. Two red impressions from square-shaped seals. (obverse)
Producer name: Made by: Thomas Leech; Issuer: American Numismatic Association
Cultures/periods: Ming dynasty (printed on note); Hongwu (printed on note)
Production date: 1986 (date on note)
Production place: Made in: Colorado Springs
Materials
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Dimensions: Height: 347 millimetres; Width: 227 millimetres
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Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Subjects
Associated names: Associated with: Emperor Taizu 明太祖; Named in inscription: Robert W. Hoge
Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 1986
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: 1986,0925.1

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