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10 Yuan Central Bank of China
| Issuer | Central Bank of China |
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| Year | 1942 |
| Type | Standard circulation banknote |
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| Obverse description | The obverse is printed in blue intaglio over a fine guilloche underprint, with an oval portrait vignette of Dr. Sun Yat-sen positioned at left. The bank title 行銀央中 is inscribed in a panel across the top, while the denomination 拾圓 appears in large characters at centre over an elaborate lathe-work rosette; two red seal chops are placed below the central vignette, and a circular window reserved at right accommodates the watermark. Printer's imprint and the issue date inscription run along the lower margin. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse carries a central intaglio vignette in blue showing a uniformed soldier standing atop the Great Wall of China, bugle raised to his lips and rifle slung over his shoulder, with the Wall's crenellated battlements and rolling terrain receding into the distance. A large guilloche numeral panel bearing "10" occupies the right side, while a circular watermark window is reserved at left. The denomination, date, and issuer's English title appear in scrollwork cartouches and panel inscriptions across the design. |
| Reverse lettering | THE CENTRAL BANK OF CHINA 10 1942 TEN YUAN NATIONAL CURRENCY THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY, LIMITED, LONDON. |
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