many characters of the circular inscription are difficult to identify. Among some clear characters, there is probably a Buddhist protective mantra, mainly taken from the Heart Sutra (Prajñāpāramitā Hridaya) — one of the most sacred texts of Mahāyāna
Signature(s)
Protection type
Protection description
Obverse lettering
拾
冥國銀行
拾圆
憑票即付票面所例銀圓額 (Translation: Ten. Bank of the Hell. Ten Yuan. Payable on demand, in silver yuan as shown on the note.)
Reverse lettering
佛法無邊
極樂世界
隨意通用 (Translation: Boundless Buddha Dharma. Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. Valid at will.)