1950,
FRENCH INDO-CHINA. 5 Lang Silver Ingot, ND (ca. 1950's).
195.24 gms. Kim Thanh Issue. Made by the same firm which produced the normally seen Gold Wafer Money. Presumably this would be used in the same fashion as the gold pieces, as evacuation money by refugees fleeing the country during wartime. Two inscription stamps are present giving the name of the firm and four of the circular double "T" stamps as on the gold pieces. Darkly toned overall, lighter on the base which is very similar to the Hong Kong silver bars of slightly later time period.
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