paper; organic material (unspecified) (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 33.7 cm x 22.3 cm x .01 cm; 13 9/32 in x 8 25/32 in x in
Object Name:
Paper Money
Circulating Note
Great Ming note
note
Object Type:
paper money
Date made:
1368-99 A.D.
14th century
1368-1399 A.D.
1368 - 1399
Description (Brief):
One (1) kuan note
China, 1368-1399
Obverse Image: "Great Ming Treasure Note" at top, denomination below and then depicted as ten strings of 100 cash (i.e. 1000 cash or 1 kuan), "Great Ming Treasure Note" in seal characters, a statement by the Board of Revenue regarding their imperial sanction to print paper notes and threatening any would-be counterfeiters with death and loss of property.
Obverse Text: [NEEDS TRANSLATION]
Reverse Image: Denomination, image of coin strings, and seal all stamped on reverse.
Reverse Text: [NEEDS TRANSLATION]
Description:
Paper money as it is known today was first developed in China in the 11th century CE. This Chinese note was issued by the Ming dynasty in the 14th century. Its value corresponded to 1,000 bronze coins, which are depicted strung together in the center of the note.
