Large-denomination silver notes, like those for one thousand or five hundred taels, did circulate in Linji City. However, they were a hassle to exchange and were typically reserved for bulk transactions between major merchant guilds, rarely seeing use in common trade.
The most common notes in circulation were those with a value of one hundred taels or less.
Places like the Black Market usually didn't accept notes worth one thousand or five hundred taels. The one hundred tael note was effectively the largest denomination in circulation there.
The middle-aged manager accepted the silver notes with both hands and examined them carefully. Once he had confirmed their authenticity, he respectfully handed them back to Shen Qingyao.
"These silver notes are worth five thousand taels of patterned silver. You two honored guests are indeed qualified to enter the Cloud Pavilion.
Honored guests, this way, please."
