Bonds

Bonds

Two sheets of white parchment stapled and cloth taped across the top. Front is outlined in ornate scrollwork in brown with two engraved landscapes of China at either side and one of Hermes in China contemplating the "wheels of industry". Below it reads "The Chinese Government/Five Per Cent Reorganization Gold Loan of 1913 for [pound sign]25000000 or Marks 511250000 or Francs 631250000 or Roubles 236750000 or Yen 244900000". Terms of the bond are in English German French and Russian. Large red seal at bottom center of Chinese government signature of the Chinese Minister in Paris. On the back in brown scroll work are the conditions of the bond in English German French and Russian and at the bottom an amortization table. The second page consists of Interest Receipts Coupons. Originally 48 5 are missing. Plus a third page with numbers 1-46. Coupons are 1.375" x 3". Each has picture of Hermes serial number due date for interest. On the back of each coupon is date of redemption and coupon number.

1997.045