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China Hell Bank 100000000 Yuan 6 identical Original Notes Joss Paper Unc. Some with Minor pre-printing fold (not a fault). Crisp . Size: 6' 5/8 x 3' 5/8 (17 cm x 9¼ cm) Hell money, also known as ghost or spirit money is for burnt-offerings. Joss paper is traditionally made from coarse bamboo paper, which feel handmade with many imperfections and variances. Some have original flaws, small inclusions and misscuts derivating from production. These notes bear an image of Yu Wong the Jade Emperor, the ruler of heaven in Taoism, and a «signature» (in the Latin alphabet). Fake currency is used in funeral rituals for various Asian religions. Mourners burn the money in hopes of granting their deceased loved ones all the necessary resources in the afterlife. The burning of spirit money is also part of traditional Chinese deity or ancestor worship ceremonies during holidays. Although the offering is sometimes referred to as hell money , it has nothing to do with Western connotations of hell. The Asian understanding of hell is different than Western versions. Under the Chinese belief, for instance, all who die will initially end up in the same place: the underworld of Diyu. Then, they are sent to heaven, to be punished, or to be reincarnated. Hell then, is the neutral form for afterlife in general. Pursuant to the guidelines for all sales of tangible goods, taxes will be collected and remitted to the appropriate tax authorities. Possible Customs charges, depending on the rules in force in the country of destination. All lots are guaranteed. If you consider that the lot is not as described, you can send it back for full refund (except certification and registration cost) within 30 days of purchase. Member: The Royal Philatelic Society of Canada The Christmas Seal & Charity Stamp Society Haiti Philatelic Society The British North America Philatelic Society