Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Chinese Cash shopping experience:
1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Chinese Cash offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Chinese Cash at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.
2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about
3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Chinese Cash? Wrong! If the Chinese Cash is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.
4. Questions - Got a question about Chinese Cash then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....
5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Chinese Cash? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Chinese Cash and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.
6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Chinese Cash wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.
7. Feedback - happy with your Chinese Cash then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.
8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Chinese Cash site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site
9. Contact - got a question about Chinese Cash, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.
10. Payment - ready to pay for your Chinese Cash, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.
The
wén (Traditional Chinese: 文,
English language:
cash) was the
currency of
China from 6th Century BC until 1889 Anno Domini and continued to circulate into the
20th century.
Terminology
It was referred to as the "cash" by
Age of Discovery. The term was derived from the
Tamil language kāsu, a
South Indian monetary unit. The English word "cash", meaning "tangible currency", is an older word from Middle French
caisse..
History
Traditionally, Chinese coins were cast in copper, brass or
iron. In the mid 1800s, the coins are made of 3 parts copper and 2 parts leadRoberts, Edmund. (1837) Embassy to the Eastern Courts of Cochin-China, Siam, and Muscat: In the U.S. Sloop-of-war Peacock. Harper & Brothers. Harvard University archive. No ISBN Digitized.. Cast
silver coins were periodically produced but are considerably rarer. Cast
gold coins are also known to exist but are extremely rare.
The coins took on different kinds of shapes as hoe (tool) and
knife, known as spade money and knife money. The most common formation was the round-shaped coin with a square or circular hole in the center. The hole enabled the coins to be strung together to create higher denominations, as was frequently done due to the coin's low value. Early Korean and
Japanese currencies, the Korean mun and
Japanese mon (currency), were derived from the
wén. In 1695, the shogunate placed the Japanese character
gen (元), meaning
"yuan" on the obverse of copper coins.Titsingh, I. (1834).
Annales des empereurs du Japon, p. 415.
The world's first paper money, issued in China between the
7th Century and 15th Century was denominated in wén. The notes carried depictions of coins, sometimes in strings of ten. The notes of the Yuan dynasty suffered from hyperinflation due to over production without sufficient coins to back them and were withdrawn. Paper money reappeared in the 19th century. A 2000-wén banknote issued by the Qing Dynasty can be seen here.
In the 19th century, foreign coins began to circulate widely in China, particularly silver coins such as the Mexican peso. In 1889, Chinese currency began to be denominated in the Chinese yuan and its subdivisions. One yuan was worth 1000 wén.
References
- Isaac Titsingh, Isaac. (1834). Rin-siyo/Hayashi Gahō (1652)]. Nipon o daï itsi ran; ou, Annales des empereurs du Japon, tr. par M. Isaac Titsingh avec l'aide de plusieurs interprètes attachés au comptoir hollandais de Nangasaki; ouvrage re., complété et cor. sur l'original japonais-chinois, accompagné de notes et précédé d'un Aperçu d'histoire mythologique du Japon, par M. J. Julius Klaproth. Paris: Royal Asiatic Society.
The
wén (Traditional Chinese: 文, English language:
cash) was the
currency of China from
6th Century BC until 1889
Anno Domini and continued to circulate into the 20th century.
Terminology
It was referred to as the "cash" by
Age of Discovery. The term was derived from the Tamil language
kāsu, a South Indian monetary unit. The English word "cash", meaning "tangible currency", is an older word from Middle French
caisse..
History
Traditionally, Chinese coins were cast in
copper, brass or iron. In the mid 1800s, the coins are made of 3 parts copper and 2 parts leadRoberts, Edmund. (1837) Embassy to the Eastern Courts of Cochin-China, Siam, and Muscat: In the U.S. Sloop-of-war Peacock. Harper & Brothers. Harvard University archive. No ISBN Digitized.. Cast
silver coins were periodically produced but are considerably rarer. Cast gold coins are also known to exist but are extremely rare.
The coins took on different kinds of shapes as hoe (tool) and knife, known as spade money and
knife money. The most common formation was the round-shaped coin with a square or circular hole in the center. The hole enabled the coins to be strung together to create higher denominations, as was frequently done due to the coin's low value. Early
Korean and Japanese currencies, the Korean mun and Japanese mon (currency), were derived from the
wén. In 1695, the shogunate placed the Japanese character
gen (元), meaning
"yuan" on the obverse of copper coins.Titsingh, I. (1834).
Annales des empereurs du Japon, p. 415.
The world's first
paper money, issued in China between the 7th Century and
15th Century was denominated in wén. The notes carried depictions of coins, sometimes in strings of ten. The notes of the
Yuan dynasty suffered from hyperinflation due to over production without sufficient coins to back them and were withdrawn. Paper money reappeared in the
19th century. A 2000-wén banknote issued by the
Qing Dynasty can be seen here.
In the 19th century, foreign coins began to circulate widely in China, particularly silver coins such as the
Mexican peso. In
1889, Chinese currency began to be denominated in the
Chinese yuan and its subdivisions. One yuan was worth 1000 wén.
References
- Isaac Titsingh, Isaac. (1834). Rin-siyo/Hayashi Gahō (1652)]. Nipon o daï itsi ran; ou, Annales des empereurs du Japon, tr. par M. Isaac Titsingh avec l'aide de plusieurs interprètes attachés au comptoir hollandais de Nangasaki; ouvrage re., complété et cor. sur l'original japonais-chinois, accompagné de notes et précédé d'un Aperçu d'histoire mythologique du Japon, par M. J. Julius Klaproth. Paris: Royal Asiatic Society.
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