Topic: please help identify this currency / bond

[bonke]

Any information will be appreciated, such as a detailed Chinese translation, the Pick# or the S/M#.

[bonke]

I attempted to attach a picture of my currency or bond, but did not know the next step to display the pictures within my message.  Mark Bonke 

[KeepOnTrying!]

I believe it has to be saved as a jpeg or png file to display.

[bonke]

Thanks for the information.  I have tried to save it as a JPEG file and will not attempt to attach it and display it in this post. 

The colors are a little off.  My scan makes both sides seem to be too yellow.

I have attempted to find this note in Krause and in Smith / Matravers books without success.  Information will help me with identification and submission to PMG for authentication and grading.

   

[bonke]

I will attempt to rotate this picture so it is easier to see.

[poconopenn]

This may be a note issued by a private money store in earlier Republic. No date is given in the note.

曰莊鎮 (Name of Town), 萊陽 (Name of City), located in eastern coast of Shandong Province and part of territory of German occupation in earlier Republic.

 壹(1)吊 = 1000 cash coins = 1 silver Tael

復陞居 (Name of Store)

[bonke]

Thanks for the information.  Is the name of the store Fu Lu Tien?  When I attempted to translate the Chinese below the town and city names, I thought it may be Fu Lu Tien bank, but I could not find such a bank in Smith and Matravers.  With a word search, I did not discover anything.  It is very impressive that a store would create the elaborate and detailed design on both sides of this note.  Very impressive and attractive.

You are very fortunate to be able to easily read the information on this note.  I struggle to read a little.

Mark Bonke