MONEY

The image shows an old Chinese banknote with intricate design elements characteristic of currency from the early to mid-20th century. Prominently featured on the left side is an engraved portrait of a man in formal attire, framed by ornamental patterns that extend across the entire bill. Surrounding the portrait are intricate security features, including finely detailed line work and geometric patterns, displayed in various shades of green and brown. Bold Chinese characters are printed along the top as well as the center, flanked by numerical values located in each corner, indicating the denomination. Below the central decoration, additional Chinese inscriptions provide further detail. The banknote's serial number appears twice near the top edge, while two red seals are stamped on either side of the lower section, enhancing its official appearance. The overall design reflects the historical aesthetics of currency, blending traditional elements with functional security features.

The image shows an old Chinese banknote with intricate design elements characteristic of currency from the early to mid-20th century. Prominently featured on the left side is an engraved portrait of a man in formal attire, framed by ornamental patterns that extend across the entire bill. Surrounding the portrait are intricate security features, including finely detailed line work and geometric patterns, displayed in various shades of green and brown. Bold Chinese characters are printed along the top as well as the center, flanked by numerical values located in each corner, indicating the denomination. Below the central decoration, additional Chinese inscriptions provide further detail. The banknote's serial number appears twice near the top edge, while two red seals are stamped on either side of the lower section, enhancing its official appearance. The overall design reflects the historical aesthetics of currency, blending traditional elements with functional security features.

Name/Title

MONEY

Entry/Object ID

441/12010

Scope and Content

CHINESE CURRENCY/d/x97-0305v/5 yuan

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Money

Nomenclature Class

Exchange Media

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Feb 11, 2016