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20 Dollars / 20 Piastres
| Issuer | Banque de l'Indochine |
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| Year | 1898 |
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| Value | 20 Dollars = 20 Piastres (20 ICFP) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse of this Chinese-language format note is vertically oriented, with the central vignette consisting of a large circular guilloche medallion surrounded by Chinese calligraphic text reading the denomination and issuing bank name. Decorative lattice-pattern borders frame the composition on all four sides, with corner cartouches containing additional Chinese characters. The overall layout follows the traditional Chinese banknote style, with inked manuscript-style text integrated into the printed design. |
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| Obverse lettering | DECRETS DE 21 JANVIER 1875 ET DU 20 FÉVRIER 1888 BANQUE DE L'INDO-CHINE SAIGON TWENTY DOLLARS VINGT PIASTRES TO BE PAID ON DEMAND TO BEARER PAYABLES EN ESPÈCES AU PORTEUR A. BRAMTOT ET G. DUVAL-FEC. CH.WULLSCHLEGER SC. |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a vertical format with continuous geometric lattice-work border panels enclosing Chinese calligraphic text arranged in vertical columns. A central circular guilloche motif anchors the composition, flanked by vertical text panels bearing the bank designation and value inscription in Chinese characters. Corner ornaments with crosshatch patterns complete the decorative framework, consistent with the Chinese-script format issued for circulation in the Chinese-speaking communities of Indochina. |
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