The Unresolved Enigma of the Chinese Gold Bar Cipher: A Cryptographic Conundrum

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In this episode, we delve into the mystery of the Chinese Gold Bar Cipher, a set of seven gold bars allegedly issued to a General Wang in Shanghai, China, in 1933. These gold bars contain pictures, Chinese writing, some form of script writing, and cryptograms in Latin letters. Despite numerous attempts, the cryptograms remain unsolved. Join us as we attempt to unravel this fascinating enigma and shed light on a potentially significant historical artifact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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