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Jiaozi (交子)
Extremely RareSong Dynasty•1023-1127 CE
The world's first government-issued paper currency. Printed on special paper with multiple ink colors and official seals.
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Browse our curated collection of historical Chinese paper money specimens, from Song Dynasty jiaozi to Republic-era banknotes.
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Huizi (會子)
Very RareSong Dynasty•1160-1279 CE
Successor to the jiaozi, featuring improved security measures and standardized denominations.
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Zhongtong Chao (中統鈔)
Very RareYuan Dynasty•1260-1287 CE
Paper currency of Kublai Khan's realm, witnessed and documented by Marco Polo.
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Zhiyuan Baochao (至元寶鈔)
RareYuan Dynasty•1287-1368 CE
Later Yuan currency with elaborate dragon designs and multiple denomination levels.
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Da Ming Baochao - 1 Guan (大明寶鈔 壹貫)
RareMing Dynasty•1375-1450 CE
The largest paper money notes ever issued. Made from mulberry bark paper, measuring approximately 34cm × 22cm.
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Da Ming Baochao - 100 Wen (大明寶鈔 百文)
UncommonMing Dynasty•1375-1450 CE
Smaller denomination Ming note with intricate border designs and imperial seals.
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Daqing Baochao (大清寶鈔)
UncommonQing Dynasty•1853-1859 CE
Emergency currency issued during the Taiping Rebellion to fund military operations.
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Hubu Guanpiao (戶部官票)
UncommonQing Dynasty•1853-1859 CE
Official notes from the Board of Revenue, used alongside the Daqing Baochao.
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Imperial Bank of China Note
RareQing Dynasty•1897-1911 CE
Modern-style banknote from China's first modern bank, featuring Western printing techniques.
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Bank of China Note
CommonRepublic Era•1912-1949 CE
Early Republic banknote featuring Sun Yat-sen portrait and bilingual text.
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Central Bank Fabi
CommonRepublic Era•1935-1948 CE
Legal tender notes from the currency reform period, standardizing Chinese money.
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Pei Hai Bank Note
UncommonLiberation Era•1938-1948 CE
Revolutionary base area currency from the Communist-controlled regions.
Note: This gallery presents historical specimens for educational purposes. Images are being sourced from museums, auctions, and private collections. Rarity classifications are based on current market availability.