On Chinese Currency: Coin And Paper Money (1877) - Paperback

by W. Vissering (Author)

On Chinese Currency: Coin and Paper Money is a comprehensive book written by W. Vissering in 1877. The book provides a detailed insight into the currency system of China during that time, including the history and evolution of Chinese coinage and paper money. It covers the various denominations of coins and banknotes used in China, their designs, and the methods of production.The author also discusses the economic and political factors that influenced the currency system of China, including the impact of foreign trade and the Opium Wars. He analyzes the various reforms that were implemented to modernize the currency system and improve its stability.The book is a valuable resource for historians, economists, and anyone interested in the history of Chinese currency. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the monetary system of China during a critical period in its development. The language and writing style of the book may be challenging for modern readers, but it remains an important work for scholars and researchers in the field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.