The Accounts of the Colonial Government are kept in Sterling in accordance with the Instructions of the Lords of the Treasury to the Colonial Treasurer. The Accounts of the Mercantile Establishments are kept in Dollars.
English Standard Weights are employed in the Colony, and also the following Chinese ones.
| Unit | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 Tael | 579.94 Grains Troy |
| 10 Mace | 1 Tael |
| 1 Mace | 57.984 Grains |
| 10 Candareens | 1 Mace |
| 10 Li | 1 Candareen |
| 16 Taels | 1 Catty (or Kin) |
| 100 Catties | 1 Picul (or Stone) |
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The Accounts of the Colonial Government are kept in Sterling in accordance with the Instructions of the Lords
of the Treasury to the Colonial Treasurer.
The Accounts of the Mercantile Establishments are kept
in Dollars.
English Standard Weights, are Employed in the Colony, and also the following Chinese ones.
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100 Catties
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