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Dai Nippon Paper Money before World War II

description: Dai Nippon Paper Money issued by Japanese Government and used by Japanese Soldiers at Empire of Japan, before World War II.
1st picture: 1 Yen
2nd picture: 5 Yen
3rd picture: 10 Yen

Republic of China Bank Note 1928 - 1937

1st & 2nd picture

description: The Central Bank of China, 5 Yuan, 1936, portrait of Dr Sun Yat Sen (President of the Republic of China)

3rd & 4th picture

description: The Central Bank of China, 10 Yuan, 1936, portrait of Dr Sun Yat Sen (President of the Republic of China)

5th & 6th picture

description: Bank of China, 10 Yuan, 1937, portrait of Dr Sun Yat Sen (President of the Republic of China)

7th & 8th picture

description: The Central Bank of China, 10 Dollars, 1928, portrait of Dr Sun Yat Sen (President of the Republic of China)

9th & 10th picture

description: The Central Bank of China, 20 Customs Gold Units, 1930, portrait of Dr Sun Yat Sen (President of the Republic of China)

Hong Kong Dollar Bank Note, 1990

description: One Hundred Dollars, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, 1990

Nederlandsch Indie Coinage 1945

observe: Nederlandsch Indie, 1945, 1/2 cent
reverse: Jawi inscriptions
description: made from copper, used in Nederlandsch Indie (currently Indonesia)

The Ban Liang Coin 半两

The Ban Liang coins take their name from their two character inscription 半两 ban liang, which means half a liang. These coins were traditionally associated with Qin Shi Huang Di, the first Chinese Emperor, who united China in 221 BC. Archeological evidence now shows that the Ban Liang was first issued in the Warring States period by the State of Qin, possibly as early as 378 BC. A remarkable find was some bamboo tablets amongst which were found regulations (drawn up before 242) concerning metal and cloth money.

Ancient Chinese coins were produced continuosly for around 2,500 years using the casting method, rather than being struck with dies as with most western coins. While nothing is known about the use of tortoise shells as money, gold and cowries (either real shells or replicas) were used to the south of the Yellow River. Although there is no doubt that the well known spade and knife money were used as coins, it has not been demonstrated that other items often offered by dealers as coins such as fish, halberds, and metal chimes were also used as coins. Archaeological evidence shows that the earliest use of the spade and knife money was in the Spring and Autumn period (770 - 476 BC).

Singapore Coinage 1967

observe: Singapore, 1967, $1
reverse: Lion

Malaysia One Ringgit Coin 1971

observe: Malaysia, 1971, $1
reverse: Parliamentary of Malaysia
description: made fron nickel

Malaysia Commemorative Coinage 1987

observe: Bank Negara Malaysia, $1
reverse: 30 Tahun Merdeka, 1957 - 1987

Malaysia Commemorative Coinage 1971

observe: Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-haj Bapa Malaysia, 1971
reverse: Parliamentary of Malaysia, 5 Ringgit
description: made from nickel

Malaysia Commemorative Coinage 1977

observe: 20 Tahun Merdeka, Satu Ringgit
reverse: Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia
description: made from nickel

Malaysia Commemorative Coinage 1982

observe: 25 Tahun Merdeka 1957 - 1982, 1 Ringgit
reverse: Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra, Malaysia
description: made from nickel

Malaysia Commemorative Coinage 1969

observe: Bank Negara Malaysia, 1959 - 1969, $1
reverse: DYMM SPB Tuanku Ismail Nasiruddin Shah
description: made from nickel

Malaysia Commemorative Coinage 1986

observe: Bank Negara Malaysia, $ 1
reverse: Rancangan Malaysia Kelima, 1986 - 1990
description: made from nickel

Malaysia Commemorative Coinage 1976

observe: Rancangan Malaysia Ketiga 1976 - 1980, Satu Ringgit
reverse: Tun Abdul Razak with 13 states flag and Malaysia flag
description: made from nickel