Friendship store
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A friendship store is a state-run store in the People's Republic of China, which initially sold exclusively to foreign visitors and tourists, diplomats, and government officials, but now has no restri
Guangzhou Friendship Store
Guangzhou Friendship Store in 1982
Foreign exchange certificate
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A foreign exchange certificate is a tool for foreign exchange control in countries where the national currency is subject to exchange controls or is not convertible. The arrangements vary significantl
Friendship store
…Western, imported items, such as peanut butter and Hershey bars, as well as high-quality Chinese art and crafts. The old friendship stores accepted only foreign exchange certificates as currency. Prices were considerably higher than those in the country of origin. Because the stores operated as a monopoly for imported items, buyers…
USSR FEC for Beryozka shops, 1 kopeck, blue stripe, 1966
USSR FEC for Beryozka shops, 1 kopeck, yellow stripe, 1966
USSR FEC for sailors, Series A, (issues from 1967 to 1980)
USSR Vneshposyltorg FEC, 1 and 10 kopecks, 1976