10 Yuan - Hell Banknote

€2.00
IssuerChina, Republic of
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TypeReligious paper money › Hell notes
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CompositionPaper
Size110 × 65 mm
ShapeRectangular
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Obverse description
Reverse descriptionmany 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
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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.)
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Catalog ID1854467950
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