10 Yuan - Hell Banknote

Issuer China, Republic of
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Type Religious paper money › Hell notes
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Composition Paper
Size 110 × 65 mm
Shape Rectangular
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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 description 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
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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Numisquare ID 1854467950
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