Description
Issued on August 24, 2006, the stamp pays homage to the Chinese coins that were used as currency in the United States during the 19th century. It was designed by Arlonzia Pettway, an artist from New York.
The stamp depicts a selection of Chinese coins from the 19th century. The coins are arranged in a circle and feature a variety of Chinese characters, which were used to represent different denominations. The design also includes a Chinese dragon and two Chinese characters, which were used to denote the year and mint.
The use of Chinese coins as currency in the United States dates back to the mid-1800s when Chinese immigrants began settling in the West Coast. These immigrants brought with them their own currency, which was accepted by local merchants. The coins quickly became popular and were widely circulated in the United
States until the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, which banned all immigration from China.
The Chinese coins depicted on the stamp are a reminder of the contributions made by Chinese immigrants to American history. The stamp also serves as a reminder of the history of immigration to the United States and the role that immigrants have played in building the nation.
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