Acquire a fascinating piece of China's economic history with this 1979 Ten Yuan Foreign Exchange Certificate (FEC). Issued by the Bank of China, these certificates were a dual-currency system used specifically by foreign visitors and non-residents between 1980 and 1995 to purchase goods in designated "Friendship Stores" and hotels.

The obverse (front) showcases a breathtaking landscape of the Yangtze River Gorges, illustrating the natural majesty of China's river systems. The reverse (back) provides the official usage regulations in both English and Chinese, stating that the value is equivalent to the Renminbi Yuan.

• Issuer: Bank of China

• Denomination: Ten Yuan (10 Yuan)

• Year of Issue: 1979 (Series 1979)

• Pick Number: P-FX5

• Condition: Circulated. This note shows signs of age and handling, including visible creasing, edge wear, and light staining. You will get what you see in the photos.

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