1 Shi Liang - chine 1975 Jilin Province Local Grain Coupon

This is a Chinese local grain coupon (liangpiao) issued in 1975 by the authorities of Jilin Province (吉林省地方粮票). The coupon features a very small denomination of 壹市两 (1 Shi Liang), which is indicated by the decimal 0.1 in the top corners since 10 Liang make up 1 traditional Jin. This amount is equivalent to exactly 50 grams (1.7 ounces) of food staples, a small portion typically used to buy a single snack or a small bowl of porridge. Dating back to 1975, this coupon stems from the final year of the Cultural Revolution era. Its visual design features an orange border framing a detailed illustration of a massive industrial factory complex with smoking chimneys, a classic theme emphasizing heavy industry and manufacturing during that decade.