Reference: PRO CO 133
Page: [288.]
The accounts of the Colonial Government were formerly kept in Sterling, but from the 10th July 1862, they have been kept in Dollars, in accordance with Instructions from His Grace the Secretary of State for the Colonies.
The accounts of the Mercantile Establishments are and have been always kept in Dollars.
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Page: [289.]
English Standard Weights are employed in the Colony, and also the following Chinese ones.
| Chinese Weight | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 Picul (擔) | 100 Catties = 133 1/3 lbs avoirdupois |
| 1 Catty (斤) | 16 Taels (兩) |
| 1 Tael (兩) | 10 Mace (錢) |
| 1 Mace (錢) | 10 Candareens (分) |
| 1 Candareen (分) | 10 Cash (文) |
| Unit | Grains Troy |
|---|---|
| 1 Tael | 579.84 |
| 1 Mace | 57.984 |
| 1 Candareen | 5.7984 |
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