VINTAGE 1936 Chinese Banknote Display. New Fu-Tien Bank 100 Dollars. Peacock & Horse Design. Shanghai Collection. WWII Souvenir

✨ Historic Chinese Currency Presented for Display
Part of my Shanghai Collection Series, this authentic 1936 New Fu-Tien Bank 100 Dollar banknote is presented in a clear magnetic acrylic display holder that allows both sides of the note to be viewed and enjoyed.
Unlike many Chinese notes of the period that focused on national leaders or architecture, this example features a striking symbolic design of a peacock and horse standing atop overlapping globes, creating one of the most distinctive and visually memorable pieces in the collection.
📜 A Family Story From Shanghai
This note comes from a group brought home from Shanghai by my father during his military service. During the years surrounding World War II, inflation, political upheaval, and currency reforms led to many earlier banknotes being withdrawn from circulation.
According to family tradition, my father asked what should be done with the obsolete notes. His commanding officer reportedly replied:
"I don't care if you decorate your Christmas tree with them."
So they did.
Many notes from this group retained traces of tape from those holiday decorations decades later. This example preserves a tangible connection to both family history and a remarkable chapter of twentieth-century history.
🦚 Unique Symbolic Artwork
The front of the note features an unusual design showing a peacock and horse standing atop overlapping globes, surrounded by intricate security engraving and decorative borders.
The reverse is dominated by bold red engraving and ornate geometric patterns that showcase the craftsmanship of early twentieth-century banknote production.
🌍 International Printing Heritage
This note was produced during an era when specialized security printers created some of the world's most sophisticated engraved currency. The intricate line work, elaborate patterns, and artistic design elements demonstrate the remarkable craftsmanship that made banknotes of this period miniature works of art.
🧲 Magnetic Acrylic Display Holder
• Clear acrylic construction
• Displays both front and back of the note
• Held together with concealed magnets
• Note is not glued or permanently mounted
• Opens easily for closer examination
• Suitable for bookshelf, office, library, study, or curio cabinet display
📋 Condition
Vintage condition with visible signs of age, handling, folds, creases, and historical storage. Edge wear and age-related toning are present. The note remains visually striking and displays beautifully. Please review photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
🎯 Perfect For
• Chinese history enthusiasts
• Currency collectors
• WWII history collections
• Library and office décor
• Asian-inspired decorating themes
• Historical artwork collections
• Printing and engraving enthusiasts
📦 Free U.S. Shipping
The price you see includes shipping anywhere in the United States. Your note will be carefully packaged and shipped in its magnetic acrylic display holder, ready for display upon arrival.
From The Shanghai Collection Series
This note is part of a collection of historic Chinese banknotes brought home from Shanghai by my father following his military service. Each note is presented in a magnetic acrylic display holder that allows both sides to be viewed while preserving the ability to remove the note for closer examination.