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Carrying Cash in Republican China - Happy employees having just been paid

Carrying Cash in Republican China - Happy employees having just been p...

Hyperinflation in the Republic of China during the period that its government still administered the Chinese Mainland.

Carrying Cash in Republican China - Heavy sacks of money being carried on shoulder poles from the bank

Carrying Cash in Republican China - Heavy sacks of money being carried...

Hyperinflation in the Republic of China during the period that its government still administered the Chinese Mainland.

Carrying Cash in Republican China - Loading bags of money into a truck

Carrying Cash in Republican China - Loading bags of money into a truck

Hyperinflation in the Republic of China during the period that its government still administered the Chinese Mainland.

Carrying Cash in Republican China - Local bank employees preparing for a customer’s cash withdrawal

Carrying Cash in Republican China - Local bank employees preparing for...

Hyperinflation in the Republic of China during the period that its government still administered the Chinese Mainland.

Carrying Cash in Republican China - Local bank employees removing paper money from wooden boxes

Carrying Cash in Republican China - Local bank employees removing pape...

Hyperinflation in the Republic of China during the period that its government still administered the Chinese Mainland.

Carrying Cash in Republican China - Money being packed into large bags for transport to the customer

Carrying Cash in Republican China - Money being packed into large bags...

Hyperinflation in the Republic of China during the period that its government still administered the Chinese Mainland.

Carrying Cash in Republican China - Pile of Chinese paper money with face value of “one billion dollars”

Carrying Cash in Republican China - Pile of Chinese paper money with f...

Hyperinflation in the Republic of China during the period that its government still administered the Chinese Mainland.

Carrying Cash in Republican China - Preparing to pay wages

Carrying Cash in Republican China - Preparing to pay wages

Hyperinflation in the Republic of China during the period that its government still administered the Chinese Mainland.

Carrying Cash in Republican China - Trying to stuff money into a pocket

Carrying Cash in Republican China - Trying to stuff money into a pocke...

Hyperinflation in the Republic of China during the period that its government still administered the Chinese Mainland.

Chang Sheng Bao Ming (長生保命) - Royal Lord of the East and the Queen Mother of the West amulet - Primaltrek - Obverse & Reverse

Chang Sheng Bao Ming (長生保命) - Royal Lord of the East and the Queen Mot...

This is a Chinese numismatic charm that depicts a number of Daoist immortals from the religion of Daoism. As Gary Ashkenazy stated on his Primaltrek / Primal Trek website: "King Mu Seeking Drug of Immortality f... More

Confuciusfederalreserve - Public domain banknote scan

Confuciusfederalreserve - Public domain banknote scan

A banknote issued during the Republic of China. Public domain image of a banknote, paper money, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dazhong Xiangfu (大中祥符) written in Sui script - Primaltrek 01

Dazhong Xiangfu (大中祥符) written in Sui script - Primaltrek 01

A rubbing of a cash coin produced by the Sui ethnic minority during the Northern Song Dynasty.

Grand Canal in Suzhou during the Qing Dynasty - Primal Trek 01

Grand Canal in Suzhou during the Qing Dynasty - Primal Trek 01

A photograph of a section of the Grand Canal during the Manchu Qing Dynasty period in the city of Suzhou taken from Gary Ashkenazy's (Hebrew: גארי אשכנזי) Primaltrek / Primal Trek website.

Grand Canal in Suzhou during the Qing Dynasty - Primal Trek 02

Grand Canal in Suzhou during the Qing Dynasty - Primal Trek 02

A photograph of a section of the Grand Canal during the Manchu Qing Dynasty period in the city of Suzhou taken from Gary Ashkenazy's (Hebrew: גארי אשכנזי) Primaltrek / Primal Trek website.

Guangdongyiyuan 2 - Public domain banknote scan

Guangdongyiyuan 2 - Public domain banknote scan

A banknote issued during the Republic of China. Public domain image of a banknote, paper money, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Henanyiyuan - Public domain banknote scan

Henanyiyuan - Public domain banknote scan

A banknote issued during the Republic of China. Public domain image of a banknote, paper money, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Huangdi banknote - Public domain banknote scan

Huangdi banknote - Public domain banknote scan

A banknote issued during the Republic of China. Public domain image of a banknote, paper money, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hubei100copper - coin, public domain photograph

Hubei100copper - coin, public domain photograph

A banknote issued during the Republic of China. Public domain image of a banknote, paper money, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hubeiwujiao - Public domain banknote scan

Hubeiwujiao - Public domain banknote scan

A banknote issued during the Republic of China. Public domain image of a banknote, paper money, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hubeiyijiao - Public domain banknote scan

Hubeiyijiao - Public domain banknote scan

A banknote issued during the Republic of China. Public domain image of a banknote, paper money, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Huo Bu (貨布) charm - Primaltrek - Obverse & Reverse

Huo Bu (貨布) charm - Primaltrek - Obverse & Reverse

This is a Chinese numismatic spade charm based on a fairly modern design of Chinese numismatic charms produced from the early Republic of China period onwards. As Gary Ashkenazy (from Primaltrek) stated: "As be... More

Huo Bu (貨布) charm - Primaltrek - Obverse

Huo Bu (貨布) charm - Primaltrek - Obverse

This is a Chinese numismatic spade charm based on a fairly modern design of Chinese numismatic charms produced from the early Republic of China period onwards. As Gary Ashkenazy (from Primaltrek) stated: "As be... More

Huo Bu (貨布) charm - Primaltrek - Reverse

Huo Bu (貨布) charm - Primaltrek - Reverse

This is a Chinese numismatic spade charm based on a fairly modern design of Chinese numismatic charms produced from the early Republic of China period onwards. As Gary Ashkenazy (from Primaltrek) stated: "As be... More

Jiangsuwujiao - Public domain banknote scan

Jiangsuwujiao - Public domain banknote scan

A banknote issued during the Republic of China. Public domain image of a banknote, paper money, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Jinmabiji - Public domain banknote scan

Jinmabiji - Public domain banknote scan

A banknote issued during the Republic of China. Public domain image of a banknote, paper money, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Liuheta - Public domain banknote scan

Liuheta - Public domain banknote scan

A banknote issued during the Republic of China. Public domain image of a banknote, paper money, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mengjiang 100 yuan 1937 - Public domain banknote scan

Mengjiang 100 yuan 1937 - Public domain banknote scan

A banknote of 100 yuan from Inner-Mongolia. Public domain image of a banknote, paper money, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Pointed tip knife (尖首刀) written in 'unknown characters' (未知文字) - Li Zuoxian (李佐贤) 1875

Pointed tip knife (尖首刀) written in 'unknown characters' (未知文字) - Li Zu...

This public domain image of an Ancient Chinese knife money object is notable for containing an unknown Ancient Chinese script, according to Gary Ashkenazy (Hebrew: גארי אשכנזי): “The Yonhap News Agency is repor... More

Qianlong 5 Jiao 1937 (Empire of Manchuria)

Qianlong 5 Jiao 1937 (Empire of Manchuria)

A Manchukuo banknote of 5 Jiao (50 Fen). Public domain image of a banknote, paper money, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rubbing from Han Dynasty Tomb Brick Showing Sweating Blood Horses

Rubbing from Han Dynasty Tomb Brick Showing Sweating Blood Horses

A rubbing of an image of Ferghana horses (or "heavenly horses") discovered in a tomb dating back to the Han Dynasty period. "战斗中的汗血宝马在互相撕咬,大声咆哮,充斥着浓烈的雄性荷尔蒙的味道。" "This translates as:" "“In the midst of battle, t... More

Rubbings of “Trust Token for Recruits” and “Pass Coins“ - Primaltrek (01)

Rubbings of “Trust Token for Recruits” and “Pass Coins“ - Primaltrek (...

A rubbing of a "pass token" cash coin from a book about ancient Chinese numismatics.

Rubbings of “Trust Token for Recruits” and “Pass Coins“ - Primaltrek (02)

Rubbings of “Trust Token for Recruits” and “Pass Coins“ - Primaltrek (...

A rubbing of a "pass token" cash coin from a book about ancient Chinese numismatics.

Rubbings of “Trust Token for Recruits” and “Pass Coins“ - Primaltrek (03)

Rubbings of “Trust Token for Recruits” and “Pass Coins“ - Primaltrek (...

A rubbing of a "pass token" cash coin from a book about ancient Chinese numismatics.

Shaanxiyiyuanxian - Public domain banknote scan

Shaanxiyiyuanxian - Public domain banknote scan

A banknote issued during the Republic of China. Public domain image of a banknote, paper money, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Shanhaiguan banknote - Public domain banknote scan

Shanhaiguan banknote - Public domain banknote scan

A banknote issued during the Republic of China. Public domain image of a banknote, paper money, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Shanxishiyuanrev - Public domain banknote scan

Shanxishiyuanrev - Public domain banknote scan

A banknote issued during the Republic of China. Public domain image of a banknote, paper money, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Shibaozhairev - Public domain banknote scan

Shibaozhairev - Public domain banknote scan

A banknote issued during the Republic of China. Public domain image of a banknote, paper money, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The two American cyclists reach north China in 1892. Few Chinese had ever seen a Westerner, much less a bicycle

The two American cyclists reach north China in 1892. Few Chinese had e...

Quotes: “Our work of preparation was principally a process of elimination.  We now had to prepare for a forced march in case of necessity. “Handle-bars and seat-posts were shortened to save weight… “The cuttin... More

Walled city of Ningpo 2 Jiao The Industrial Development Bank of China 1928

Walled city of Ningpo 2 Jiao The Industrial Development Bank of China ...

A banknote issued by the Industrial Development Bank of China. Public domain image of a banknote, paper money, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

William L. Sachtleben (right) with a Russian friend “loaded with enough Chinese ‘cash’ to pay for a meal at a Kuldja restaurant” (1892)

William L. Sachtleben (right) with a Russian friend “loaded with enoug...

An old photograph showing two men carrying Qing Dynasty era cash coins who travelled through China on their bicycles used to pay at a local restaurant in Kuldja (Yining City). Quotes: “And now the money problem... More

Xiaojinshan - Public domain banknote scan

Xiaojinshan - Public domain banknote scan

A banknote issued during the Republic of China. Public domain image of a banknote, paper money, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Zhejiangdifang - Public domain banknote scan

Zhejiangdifang - Public domain banknote scan

A banknote issued during the Republic of China. Public domain image of a banknote, paper money, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Zhongguonongminyiyuan - coin, public domain photograph

Zhongguonongminyiyuan - coin, public domain photograph

A banknote issued during the Republic of China. Public domain image of a banknote, paper money, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Zhongguoyifen - coin, public domain photograph

Zhongguoyifen - coin, public domain photograph

A banknote issued during the Republic of China. Public domain image of a banknote, paper money, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Zhongyangerjiao - Public domain banknote scan

Zhongyangerjiao - Public domain banknote scan

A banknote issued during the Republic of China. Public domain image of a banknote, paper money, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Zhongyangyiqian - Public domain banknote scan

Zhongyangyiqian - Public domain banknote scan

A banknote issued during the Republic of China. Public domain image of a banknote, paper money, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mode of Carrying Cash and Babies (J.F. Bishop)

Mode of Carrying Cash and Babies (J.F. Bishop)

Notes from Chinese Pictures: Notes on Photographs: “In travelling, the carriage of money is a great annoyance, owing to the smallness of its value and the large number of coins or “cash” necessary to make up ... More

Photograph of a man carrying cash coins during the Qing Dynasty (J.F. Bishop)

Photograph of a man carrying cash coins during the Qing Dynasty (J.F. ...

Notes from Chinese Pictures: Notes on Photographs: “In travelling, the carriage of money is a great annoyance, owing to the smallness of its value and the large number of coins or “cash” necessary to make up ... More