China - local paper money 19th century - set of 2 pcs. One of the banknote with stamp: Управление Китайского Торгового Общества On the second banknot handwritten inscription in polish language '1 Sierpnia 1900 r. Chińskie papierowe pieniądze - znalezione po zdobyciu m. Hajczenu'.  The translation of the inscription is: '1th August 1900. Chinese paper money - found after conquering the city Haicheng' More about this war and city Haicheng can be found eg. here  and about the war here (in polish).  In the year 1900 Poland was under Russia, as a part of Russian Empire and Polish citizens served in the Russian army so this explains a Polish inscription on the banknote.  Very interesting items of Chinese local paper money. Both in nice, natural condition. These examples are first time offered on the market, to collectors. 
Grade: VF

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