Republic of China 1 Yuan, 20 P-148

Bank of Communications

Republic of China 1 Yuan, 20 P-148 obverse
Republic of China 1 Yuan, 20 P-148 reverse

Information:

Reference P#148
Country Republic of China
Period Yuan (1912-1948)
Currency Yuan
Denomination 1 Yuan
Type Circulation banknotes
Issuing bank Bank of Communications
Year 20
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 147x80 mm

Obverse:

Republic of China 1 Yuan, 20 P-148

Obverse text

交通銀行 上海 壹圓 財政部核定 憑票即付中華民國國幣壹元 中華民國二十年印 德納羅印鈔公司

Obverse symbol

Steam passenger train at center.

Reverse:

Image 1

Reverse text

BANK OF COMMUNICATIONS PROMISES TO PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND AT ITS OFFICE HERE ONE YUAN OF THE NATIONAL CURRENCY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA SHANGHAI JANUARY 1ST 1931 THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY LIMITED LONDON

Reverse symbol

Houses and pagoda at centre.

Varieties:

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
20 (1931) P#148a; English signature and red signature seals printed separately at lower left and right. + - - - - - -
20 (1931) P#148b; Red signature seals printed separately at lower left and right. - - - - - -
20 (1931) P#148c; Red signature seals engraved in frame design at lower left and right. - - - - - -
20 (1931) P#148s1; Specimen without seals on front. - - - - - -
20 (1931) P#148s2; Specimen with seals on front. - - - - - -