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ifued on the 27th day of March weed 27th day of April in the
in the year 1942 as aforesaid, thanz be revoked and annulled.
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And we do further Declare and Ordain that from and after the date of the Publication, as aforesaid off this our Proclamation the several Coins hereinafter specified, being current Coins and
of full and fine for insight sudrabe, shall, au
Gold Silver and Copper Coins of the United Kingdom be and constitute legal tender
Clouder of payment Within our said Island of Hong Kong and itt Dependencies, at the several respective rates Und es Equivalent to the Values under.
That is to say-
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The Gold Mohne of the East India Company's Territory, coined since the 8th day of September 1835 at the rate of Three Mine shillings and twopence Sterling Money of the United Kingdom.
The Dollar of Spain Mexico, or the South American States, at the rate of four Shillings
and two pence Sterling-
The Rupee of the East India Company Territory, coined since 1 day of September
September 1835, at the rate of Two Shillings
and one pence Sterling ; and the half Rupee
tere halfe and Eighth of Rupee precies, in proportion.
The Cashier Copper Coin Current in China, at the rate of Two hundred and eighty Eight Cash for one Shilling Sterling
Aut it is hereby further declared and Ordain that Tenders of payment in the said Coins, being as efore cand perfect coin and full and proper weight and Value as well As in the Gold, Silver or Copper Coins of the United Kingdom, or any or either of them, according to the several relative rates and values herein before Specified, shall be deemed and taken within our said Island of Hong Kong and itt Dependencies to be a sufficient and lawful Tender, in satisfaction and Discharge of all Debts Contracts and Agreement Whatsoever for the payment of money broodedelings Nevertheless, and always
We do further ordain and declare, that Nothing herein contained shall be deemed or taken to render it compulsory on any person to accept at any one payment, a larger amount in Silver Coins of the Minted