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The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803 — Volume 03 of 55, 1569-1576

Note 4 — Relation of the Western Islands Called Filipinas

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The Chinese tael (weight) is equivalent to 1 1–3 United States ounces avoirdupois. The mace (masse) is one-tenth of the tael, and equals 60.42 grains. These terms are also applied to moneys of account in Chinese trade.

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