{"product_id":"china-10-yuan-1941-bank-of-communications-p-159","title":"China 10 Yuan 1941 Bank of Communications P-159","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original 1941 Chinese 10 Yuan banknote serves as a fascinating, tactile window into a tumultuous era of world history. Issued by the historic Bank of Communications during World War II (Year 30 of the Republic of China), it captures a resilient nation enduring global conflict while holding onto its vision of modern progress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully produced by the Dah Tung Book Company in Hong Kong, the design juxtaposes powerful industrial machinery on the front against classic geometry on the back. Having actually passed through the hands of people living through wartime East Asia, this note feels incredibly grounded and real. It is a wonderful addition for any numismatist who values authentic historical character over crisp, untouched paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📜 History \u0026amp; Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy 1941, the Second Sino-Japanese War and WWII were heavily impacting China's economy. The Bank of Communications, which originally launched in 1908, continued operating under extreme wartime pressures. This issue proudly displays a passenger steam train, an emblem of industrial development, infrastructure, and national connectivity during a time when the country’s transport networks were of critical strategic importance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔍 Technical Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Country: China (Republic of China)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Issuing Authority: Bank of Communications (交通銀行)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Type: Standard circulation banknoteCurrency: Yuan (1912-1948)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Material: Banknote paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Dimensions: Roughly 162 × 80 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Printer: Dah Tung Book Co. (大東書局有限公司), Hong Kong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎨 Design Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Obverse (Front): A rich, classical multi-colored layout prominently featuring a detailed engraving of a classic steam passenger train traveling along the tracks. Traditional Chinese geometric security borders protect the bold denomination text.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Reverse (Back): A highly symmetric design showcasing intricate, looping geometric security patterns (guilloches) framing the clear English denomination values.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Grade: Fine (F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Details: This bill is an honest, circulated piece of history. It exhibits typical wear for its age, including visible vertical and horizontal folds, handling creases, minor corner rounding, and some natural softening of the paper. There are no massive, distracting tears or heavy ink stains, making it an excellent, affordable historic survivor. Please note: Serial numbers will vary from the listing image, but your banknote is guaranteed to accurately match or exceed this Fine grading standard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1718\" data-start=\"1715\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eReturns \u0026amp; Guarantee\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1870\" data-start=\"1834\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll sales, returns, and guarantees for this item are governed strictly by our Terms of Service. 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