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World Paper Money and World Paper Money - The Lake Louise Collection
CHINA
FEATURING THE LAKE LOUISE COLLECTION
We conclude Session One with the Lake Louise Collection of Chinese Paper
Money. Much of this collection has been decades in the making and
unavailable to the market. Included are rare issued notes, Specimens, proofs,
low serial numbers, unlisted pieces, several with dragons, and more from
mainland banks as well as remote areas. Also see our Knight Live World
Paper Money selection for even more. Many key types have been PMG graded
for your convenience.
619
National Bank of Vietnam 36s
10,000 Dong
ND (1975)
SPECIMEN (#1062) stamped in red GIAY MAU on face
and SPECIMEN in English on back with serial number of
zeroes. Next and highest denomination of series. Palace of
Independence/water buffalo. Striking design.
AU/UNC
(400-600)
WESTERN SAMOA
A few highlights include General Bank of Communications 5 Dollars (#A15b);
Bank of Communications one year type 1 Yuan (#134); Hua Hsing Bank
handsome 1 Yuan (#J96a); wonderful issued Chinese-American Bank of
Commerce 1 Dollar with Statue of Liberty (#S235d); Deutsch-Asiatische Bank
5 Tael (#S280); Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank 1 Dollar, an early unlisted
rarity from 1885; terrific 1 and 10 Dollars with Swatow Mexican Dollar
overprint from Banque Industrielle de Chine (#S397Da?; S397Fa); quality run
from International Banking Corporation, including 1 Dollar serial number
#000007 Standard Catalog plate note (#S423a); Russo-Asiatic Bank early
50 Dollars (#S465) and 10 Gold Fen = 1 Mace (#S481a); amazing Sikang
Bank pair 1/2 Yuan and 1 Yuan (#S1739; S1740); Kwangtung Currency Bureau
1 Dollar = 7 Mace and 2 Candareens (#S2388) serial number #2 and more
dragons!; and fascinating, rare Workers and Peasants Bank 3 Yuan with Lenin,
the only type listed for this issuer (#S3249).
Check out these wonders and more in the pages to follow!
620
Territory of Western Samoa 8a
1 Pound
3.3.1922
Rare first date for palm tree type. Pleasing original with bold
color. By far the earliest we have ever offered at auction.
Abt. Fine
(3,000-4,500)
622
621
Territory of Western Samoa 8?
1 Pound
ND
(ca. 1921)
ARCHIVE RECORD SPECIMEN (#7730)
perforated CANCELLED punch cancelled serial number #00001
at left and #75000 at right indicating the first printing of
75,000 notes. This printing lasted until the beginning of
World War II. Date 12.1.1921 handwritten at top. Couple thins
at right. Strong color and fresh overall appearance. Outstanding
complement with prior lot.
VF
(2,500-3,000)
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General Bank of Communications A15b
5 Dollars
1.3.1909
Canton branch. Cancelled; perforated Chinese
characters and additional stamping at center. Two dragons with
ship, station and passenger train below. Tiny hole, possibly part
of cancellation, at center. Nearly a radar serial number to boot
with #086681. An example in lower condition hammered for
$2200 in our CPMX 2011 sale.
Abt. AU
(1,500-2,500)
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World Paper Money - The Lake Louise Collection
623
Imperial Bank of China A39a
5 Mace
14.11.1898
Two dragons supporting shield on face and back. Slit at left
center. Terrific color.
Fine+
(1,500-2,000)
624
Imperial Chinese Railways-Shanghai A56a
1 Dollar
22.4.1895
Scarce issued type; train passing through
fortress/shoreline with mountains. Partial date stamping at right.
Pleasing original with cute serial number #02000.
Fine+
(850-1,250)
625
Ta-Ching Government Bank A66a
1 Dollar
1.6.1907
Hankow branch; two signatures. Blue and brown on English
side; green, brown and lilac on Chinese side. PMG terms this
"VF 30". Colorful and attractive; a much more available
remainder in similar condition hammered for $850 in our
Memphis 2012 sale.
VF 30
(1,000-1,500)
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626
Ta-Ching Government Bank A75P?
1 Dollar
1.9.1906
Yunnan branch overprint on Kalgan branch with couple
additional stampings on face and back. Several pinholes at left.
Rare.
Fine
(2,000-4,000)
627
Ta Ch'ing Government Bank A81r
10 Dollars
ND
(1910)
Portrait Prince Chun and dragon, Great Wall below.
Without stamps on back. Unusual imprint of Imperial Chinese
Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Generally known as a
souvenir copy; here is a rare genuine piece far better than
the Standard Catalog illustration!
VF/EF
(5,000-10,000)
628
Agricultural Bank of Four Provinces A84a
10 Cents
ND (1933)
Vertical format;
farmer. Very difficult in any condition;
quality original.
EF
(400-600)
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629
630
631
Agricultural Bank of Four Provinces A84Aa
20 Cents
ND (1933)
Next in the series; farmers carrying baskets.
Back red-brown and blue-green. Unpriced in any condition in
the Standard Catalog in issued form; the first we have ever
offered.
Fine+
(400-600)
633
Bank of China 25l?
1 Dollar
1.6.1912
Emperor
Huang-ti. Manchuria overprint, with "N. B. payable in
subsidiary (silver) coins at par i.e. ten 10 Cent coins to the
dollar" at bottom. Rare.
Fine/VF
(2,500-4,000)
634
Bank of China 29A
10 Dollars
ND (old date 1.1.1913)
Overprint for Bank of China on old Kwang Tung Province
type; official overprint on bottom margin on back "N. B.
Payable in subsidiary (silver) coins at par i.e. ten 10-cent coins
to the dollar". Rarely offered in any grade.
Abt. VF
(750-1,250)
635
Bank of China 30a
1 Dollar
1.6.1913
Canton
branch. Similar to previous type with Emperor Huang-ti. Scarce.
VG
(300-500)
Agricultural and Industrial Bank of China A95a
1 Yuan
1.9.1927
Great Wall; single signature on back. PMG terms
this "Ch. UNC 63 EPQ". Significantly better than the single
piece listed on the PMG Population Report.
Ch. UNC 63 EPQ
(850-1,250)
Commercial Bank of China A134a
1 Tael
15.1.1920
Standard Catalog plate note. Blue; Confucius/medallion. Very
scarce.
Fine/VF
(500-750)
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Bank of China 16i
1 Dollar
ND (1912-old date
1.10.1909)
Manchuria overprint. Li Hung Chan, village and
railroad/waterfront park. Quality original; seldom offered.
Fine+
(4,000-6,000)
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636
95
640
Bank of China 43a
10 Cents = 1 Chiao
1.10.1917
Manchuria; new exchange clause. Bridge. The first of this type
we have ever offered.
Fine+
(500-750)
641
Bank of China 43i
10 Cents = 1 Chiao
1.10.1917
Shantung branch; purple with green back. Additional overprints
on face and back. Extremely difficult.
Fine/VF
(350-550)
642
Bank of China 43m
10 Cents = 1 Chiao
1.10.1917
Kalgan; green face and purple back with several languages on
this piece. Residue at top center on back. Rarely offered.
VG
(250-400)
643
Bank of China 43r
10 Cents = 1 Chiao
1.10.1917
Remainder; without place name. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 64,
annotation". Surpasses only other note on the PMG Population
Report. Excellent comparison piece with prior two lots.
Ch. UNC 64
(400-600)
644
Bank of China 44c
20 Cents = 2 Chiao
1.10.1917
Next in the series. Kalgan branch. Quality original; seldom offered.
Fine+
(850-1,250)
645
Bank of China 44r
20 Cents = 2 Chiao
1.10.1917
Remainder; without place name. Next in the series; pagoda on
hill. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 64". Seldom offered in any form.
Ch. UNC 64
(450-650)
Bank of China 30e
1 Dollar
1.6.1913
Similar to
previous; without place name. Good comparison piece with
prior lot.
Fine
(350-550)
UNLISTED
637
638
639
Bank of China NL
1 Dollar
ND (old date 1.10.1909)
Li Hung Chan and hillside village with railroad/waterfront park.
Overprint "Bank of China Peking" at bottom center. Somewhat
resembles #32C, except extra overprint at far left and right
center on face and different overprint on back. Chop marks on
back. Outstanding research piece.
Fine/VF
(2,000-4,000)
Bank of China 36c
20 Cents
1.12.1914
Manchuria
branch; back orange. Great Wall type. Spot at left. Underrated.
Fine
(250-400)
Bank of China 42b
10 Cents = 1 Chiao
Manchuria branch. Seldom offered.
Fine
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(250-400)
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646
Bank of China 46
5 Fen
Pinhole at left. Scarce.
Fine
647
Bank of China 48b
10 Cents = 1 Chiao
Sept. 1918
Overprint for Shanghai over Harbin. Temple of Heaven. PMG
terms this "Ch. UNC 64 EPQ". Ranks well ahead of most
listed on the PMG Population Report; scarce so choice.
Ch. UNC 64 EPQ
(125-225)
648
Bank of China 49b
20 Cents = 2 Chiao
Sept. 1918
Next in the series; overprint for Shanghai over Harbin. PMG
terms this "Ch. AU 58". Far better than most show.
Ch. AU 58
(100-175)
649
650
651
652
ND (1918)
Harbin branch.
Bank of China 51a
1 Dollar
Sept. 1918
Heaven; Amoy branch in green. Lightly flattened.
EF/AU
(350-550)
653
Bank of China 58a
1 Yuan
May 1919
Harbin,
Manchuria issue. Pavilion in park. Stamping at left on back
comes through on face. Rarely offered.
AU
(850-1,250)
654
Bank of China 71a
1 Yuan
February 1934
Colonnade and animal figures/long stairway. PMG terms this
"Ch. AU 58 EPQ". Tough to find so choice.
Ch. AU 58 EPQ
(175-300)
Temple of
(125-225)
Bank of China 51q
1 Dollar
Sept. 1918
Temple of
Heaven; Tientsin branch in brown. PMG terms this "AU 55
EPQ".
AU 55 EPQ
(125-225)
Bank of China 51u
1 Yuan
Sept. 1918
Tsingtao
over Shanghai; orange. Temple of Heaven. None for this variety
currently listed on PMG Population Report. Rarely offered.
AU
(550-750)
Bank of China 52Ba
5 Dollars
Sept. 1918
Standard Catalog plate note. Two buildings. Rare as an issued
note; the first we have ever offered.
Fine+
(2,000-3,000)
RARE
655
Bank of China 81Ar
1 Yuan
1939
Unusual with
Liao Chung-kai (born in the US, an associate of Sun Yat-sen)/
back green with bank building. When this type does show at
all, it comes mostly as a proof. PMG terms this "VF 25". No
unsigned remainders listed on the PMG Population Report.
VF 25
(3,000-5,000)
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656
Bank of China 86
25 Yuan
1940
on back. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 64".
Ch. UNC 64
657
Bank of China 91a
1 Yuan
1941
Initial denomination of series; vertical
format. PMG terms this "AU 55" (light
soiling). Highly elusive.
AU 55
(250-400)
658
Bank of China 92a
5 Yuan
1941
Next in the series. Light soiling. Very
scarce.
AU
(250-400)
659
97
Temple of Heaven
(200-300)
660
Bank of China 96a
100 Yuan
1941
Vertical format;
green, not blue as stated in Standard Catalog. SYS/Celestial
Temple. Bottom left corner stained. Rarely offered.
EF
(1,000-1,500)
661
Bank of China 99
Excellent crispness.
AU/UNC
662
Bank of China 100a
1000 Yuan
1942
Next and
highest in the series. Two spots. Seldom offered.
VF/EF
(500-750)
500 Yuan
1942
High denomination.
(350-550)
Bank of China 94a
10 Yuan
1941
Next in the series. PMG terms this
"Ch. UNC 64". Tough in issued form.
Ch. UNC 64
(250-400)
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663
664
665
Bank of Communications 110m
1 Dollar
1.7.1913
Tough Hankow branch. Generator/sailing ship. Rarely offered.
Ch. Fine/VF
(750-1,250)
Bank of Communications 111j1
5 Dollars
1.7.1913
Next in the series. Steam passenger train on face and back.
Multiple pinholes. Quality original for this difficult type.
Fine/VF
(1,000-1,500)
Bank of Communications 113g
1 Choh (Chiao)
ND
(1914)
Standard Catalog plate note. Weihaiwei/Harbin.
Choice.
EF
(500-750)
667
Bank of Communications 121a; 123; 124
50; 10; 20 Cents
1.1.1915; 1.8.1917
THREE NOTES. The 50 Cents Changchun
issue is the Standard Catalog plate note. That piece has small
tape at upper left and right and light residue area at upper
center on back; the 10 Cents has couple pinholes; the 20 Cents
has couple slits and small residue on back. The 10 and 20 Cents,
also Changchun issues, are well used but intact and eminently
collectible. All very difficult to find today.
Avg. VG
(150-250)
668
Bank of Communications 122?
100 Cents
1.1.1915
SPECIMEN punch cancelled; serial number of zeroes. Steam
locomotive. We have never previously offered this type in any
form.
UNC
(1,000-1,350)
669
Bank of Communications 125a
1 Yuan
1.7.1919
Standard Catalog plate note. Harbin. Wonderful in every way.
UNC
(850-1,250)
670
5 Yuan
1.12.1920
Harbin issue with text only in Russian and English on back.
Couple tiny center holes. Well used but fully intact; rarely seen.
VG
(200-300)
671
Bank of Communications 133
10 Dollars
1.1.1923
Fengtien Province issue. Well used with small tears at sides
and small piece missing in lower center margin. Rarely seen;
we have not previously offered this rare type. Sold as is; no
returns.
Good/VG
(125-225)
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666
Bank of Communications 114i
2 Choh
ND (1914)
LOW SERIAL NUMBER #000814, possible Specimen; without
place name. Choice.
UNC
(650-1,000)
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672
1 Yuan
1.7.1924
Shanghai branch. Steam passenger train/bank building. Rare one
year type; outstanding condition.
VF/EF
(1,250-1,750)
673
Bank of Communications 138c
10 Cents
1.7.1925
Tsingtau branch; steamship. Standard Catalog plate note.
Elusive type, and far better than most show.
EF/AU
(350-550)
674
99
675
25 Yuan
1941
Generator/zeppelin and airplane. Seldom seen so choice.
AU/UNC
(500-750)
676
Central Bank of China 170a
5 Dollars
ND (1928-old
date 1920)
Standard Catalog plate note. Overprint on earlier
piece from Ningpo Commercial and Savings Bank. Bank/floral
pot. Pristine.
UNC
(750-1,250)
677
Central Bank of China 182b
Fukien issue. Quality original.
VF/EF
678
Central Bank of China 205Aa
1 Dollar
ND (old date
1934)
Standard Catalog plate note. Shanghai branch; farmer
plowing with water buffalo. Overprint on Agricultural and
Industrial Bank of China type. This handsome original looks
much better at initial view.
Ch. Fine/VF
(650-1,000)
1 Dollar
1926
(175-300)
1 Yuan
November 1935
(old date 1935)
Black and red overprint Bank of
Communications on earlier issue from the Central Bank of
China. Horse/bank. The last example we offered hammered
for $1200 in our PCDA 2012 sale.
UNC
(850-1,250)
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100
679
680
681
682
Central Bank of China 206
1 Yuan
1935
Ships. PMG terms this "VF 25". We have not offered this type
in the last nine years; none listed on the PMG Population
Report. We are pleased to offer three different denominations
from the extremely difficult 1935 series.
VF 25
(500-750)
683
500; 500; 500; 500; 500;
500; 500; 500; 500 Yuan
1945
NINE NOTE SHEET;
unusual as such. Piece missing at left; couple tears at bottom.
Sold as is; no returns.
EF
(100-175)
684
10 Cents
1930
DO NOT BE DECEIVED! Very scarce early signature for
vertical format initial denomination of Customs Gold Unit type.
PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 64". We have not previously offered
this variety.
Ch. UNC 64
(175-300)
685
20 Cents
1930
Next in the series; another tough earlier signature type for the
Custom Gold Units.
UNC
(150-250)
686
1 CGU
1930
the CGU series; scarcest and earliest signature.
VF+
5 Yuan
1935
Very tough Sun Yat Sen type. PMG terms this "VF 30". Better
than the two pieces listed on the PMG Population Report; not
generally available in any grade.
VF 30
(500-750)
10 Yuan
1935
Standard Catalog plate note. Highest denomination from year
where all denominations are scarce. We have not offered this
seldom seen type in the past nine years.
Fine/VF
(500-750)
5 Yuan
1941
Key to this series; from an old-time holding. PMG terms this
"Ch. UNC 64 EPQ". Better than all four listed on the PMG
Population Report.
Ch. UNC 64 EPQ
(200-300)
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687
688
689
690
250,000 Customs Gold Units
1948
Highest denomination of Customs Gold
Units. PMG terms this "AU 53 EPQ".
Choice original.
AU 53 EPQ
(300-500)
101
691
Central Bank of China 428; 429; 432
1; 5; 10 Cents
1949
THREE NOTES; three well underrated silver Yin Yuan
issues with vertical format. The 10 Cents is the Standard
Catalog plate note. The 1 Cent has spot at lower right margin
on back coming through slightly on face. Scarce trio.
AU/UNC; VF/EF; Fine
(200-300)
692
Central Bank of China 432; 437
10; 50 Cents
1949
TWO NOTES; higher denominations of this vertical format
series. The 50 Cents has clip rust and margin tear at left
center. Scarce pair.
EF/AU; VG/Fine
(150-250)
693
Farmers Bank of China 457A
1 Yuan
(1935)
SPECIMEN; serial number of zeroes. Farming scenes/house and
sheep. Listed only in this form. Rare.
Fine/VF
(1,000-1,500)
Central Bank of China 389s
5 Yuan
1945 (1948)
SPECIMEN (#195697; 194532) stamped in Chinese on face and
English on back both punch cancelled; serial number of zeroes.
Face and back as separate pieces. Quite appealing.
UNC
(250-350)
50 Cents
1948
DO NOT BE DECEIVED. Here is an extremely difficult type
in the midst of generally available Central Bank pieces from
this era; not illustrated in the Standard Catalog. Do not wait
for another to hit the market.
AU
(500-750)
Central Bank of China 405?
50; 50 Yuan
1948
TWO NOTE SHEET. Proof. Very tough type in any form.
AU
(750-1,000)
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102
694
695
696
697
Farmers Bank of China 467d
5 Yuan
ND (1940-old
date 1929)
Standard Catalog plate note. Overprint on Hupeh
Provincial Bank. Without place name. Pagoda. Likely among
best known for type which, when it shows at all, usually
comes in Good.
Fine+
(750-1,250)
698
Peoples Bank of China 831
100 Yuan
1949
Ship dockside. Despite small mark on back, overall choice
original.
AU
(300-450)
699
Peoples Bank of China 872
5 Yuan
1956
Demonstration at center. Attractive original with excellent color
and overall very pleasing appearance. Now in demand.
Fine/VF
(250-400)
700
Peoples Bank of China 875a
2 Yuan
1960
Earlier
and scarcer watermark variety with large star and four smaller
stars. Scarce, particularly in grade.
UNC
(250-350)
701
Bank of Taiwan 1921
1 Yen
ND (1915)
Temple and
stairs/seascape. With lovely color, far better than most show.
AU
(200-300)
702
Bank of Taiwan 1923
10 Yen
ND (1916)
Temple and stairs. Incredible condition for this very tough
higher denomination.
AU
(1,000-1,500)
Farmers Bank of China 470
5 Yuan
ND (1940-old
date 1.7.1937)
Provisional overprint on Szechuen Provincial
Bank issue (#S2823). Well used, as generally found; tear lower
center trickles into design. Overall a very presentable example
of a difficult issue.
VG
(125-225)
Farmers Bank of China 471
10 Yuan
ND (1940-old
date 1937)
Overprint on Szechuan Provincial Bank. Pinhole;
stain at top on back. Still, significantly better than most show.
VG/Fine
(350-550)
Farmers Bank of China 478a
500 Yuan
1941
Highest denomination of series; boats near bridge/bridge. Choice
original.
AU
(450-650)
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703
707
Hua Hsing Commercial Bank J96a
1 Yuan
1938
Trees along roadway. Lovely original for extremely difficult
type; in demand.
EF
(4,000-6,000)
708
Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China S185A
10 Dollars
2.5.1921
Shanghai branch; arms design.
Upper left corner and small piece bottom right missing; small
spots back; and faint graffiti at right on back. Scarce.
Fine/VF
(750-1,000)
709
Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China S191b
1 Mexican Dollar
14.5.1913
Arms on face and back.
Light foxing. We have not offered this tough type in five
years.
AU/UNC
(2,000-3,000)
Bank of Taiwan 1954
10 Yuan
1949
Vertical format.
Earlier, much more difficult type with brown back. Outstanding
original.
EF/AU
(750-1,250)
704
Bank of Taiwan 1957
100 Yuan
1949
The later
100 Yuan with somewhat similar appearance to the earlier
100 Yuan (although the date on the note is the same as
previous). Couple areas of tape residue and resulting tiny thin
at upper center. Overall strong condition.
EF/AU
(750-1,250)
705
Bank of Taiwan LOT OF 25 NOTES
Highlights include
10 Yen VF/EF lightly flattened, pinhole (#1930b); 5 Yuan UNC
(#1936); two 10 Yuan avg. AU/UNC (#1937); two 100 Yuan
avg. AU+ (#1939); 10 Yuan UNC (#R106); two 5 Yuan UNC
(#R109); and two 5 Yuan (#R121). Most pieces at least AU
and many UNC. Sold as is; no returns.
Mostly UNC
(150-250)
706
103
Hua Hsing Commercial Bank J94a
20 Cents = 2 Chiao
1938
Lower denomination of this Japanese made series.
Pagoda. Few mount marks on back. Seldom offered.
Fine/VF
(750-1,250)
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710
Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China S216
10 Dollars
1.12.1930
Helmeted Roman soldier/Chinese
sailing vessel. Solid original; we have not offered this type in
nearly six years.
Fine/VF
(2,500-3,000)
711
Chinese-American Bank of Commerce S231s4
5 Dollars
15.7.1920
SPECIMEN punch cancelled; serial number of
zeroes. Shield in floral spray and Statue of Liberty. PMG terms
this "Ch. UNC 64 EPQ". We have not previously offered this
type in any form, and this is the single highest condition of
three listed in this form on the PMG Population Report.
Ch. UNC 64 EPQ
(1,500-2,000)
712
713
Chinese Engineering & Mining Company S246
1 Dollar
1.3.1902
Tongshan issue. Allegory of Navigation seated with
junks in background. Perforated left margin. PMG terms this
"Gem UNC 65 EPQ". Only two examples grade higher than
this on the PMG Population Report.
Gem UNC 65 EPQ
(1,250-1,500)
714
Deutsch-Asiatische Bank S280
5 Tael
1.3.1907
Peking branch; unsigned remainder. "Germania" standing.
Wonderful design.
EF
(2,500-3,500)
715
Bank of East Asia, Ltd. S303D?
50 Dollars
1.1.1924
SPECIMEN word in blue uniface face punch cancelled three
times; without serial number. Shanghai branch; compelling street
scene. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 64, minor rust". Only two
examples listed on the PMG Population Report, both in this
same general condition.
Ch. UNC 64
(5,500-7,500)
Chinese American Bank of Commerce S235d
1 Dollar
15.7.1920
Statue of Liberty and shield. Shantung branch;
back red. Couple pinholes. Rare issued type.
Fine
(1,500-2,500)
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Exchange Bank of China S305b
5 Dollars
1.1.1920
Lovely original note overprinted with T and no. 35 (unlisted as
such). Several characters (official?) handwritten in black bottom
left on back and small x upper right on back. Pleasing original.
VF/EF
(125-225)
717
Exchange Bank of China S309b; c
10; 10 Cents
1.5.1928
TWO NOTES. The second piece, with T overprint,
is the Standard Catalog plate note. That piece has a pinhole.
Terrific pair getting hard to find.
EF; VF
(125-225)
718
Exchange Bank of China S310a; S310b
20; 20 Cents
01.05.1920
TWO NOTES. Next and higher denomination of
series. The M overprint has light clip shadow lower left. Good
collector pair.
EF; Fine/VF
(125-225)
719
720
721
Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation S357A
10 Dollars
24.7.1920
Arms/children. Couple small
residue areas in margins on back. Overall appealing.
VF+
(850-1,250)
722
Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation NL
1 Mexican Dollar
1.1.1885
Rare early type similar to
#S366, but completely different underprint. The 1892 piece has
pink underprint through most of body of note; this piece has
underprint only across center. Arms on face and back. Couple
tiny holes; writing on much of back. Over many years, we
have offered only a few pieces with the Mexican Dollars
monetary system. Outstanding opportunity.
Abt. Fine
(5,000-7,500)
723
Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation S381
5 Dollars
1.6.1907
Tientsin branch. Arms, city gate, and
cherub. Wonderful original priced only to Fine in the Standard
Catalog.
Ch. Fine/VF
(3,000-5,000)
Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation S352A
5 Dollars
3.9.1919
Bank arms type; back maroon.
Outstanding original for this scarce type.
VF
(850-1,250)
Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation S353
5 Dollars
1.3.1923
Standard Catalog plate note. FIVE in
underprint at bottom center. Superb original for type.
EF
(3,000-5,000)
105
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724
725
726
727
International Banking Corporation S407
5 Dollars
1.7.1918
Hankow branch. Couple nicks; small writing at
right on face and on much of back. We have offered this type
only once prior in ten years.
VG
(300-500)
728
1 Dollar
1.7.1919
Hankow branch; well underrated. Pressed. Cute
serial number #023045.
VF
(500-750)
729
5 Dollars
1.1.1910
Peking branch. Two stampings on face. Few nicks;
tiny center hole; couple areas of writing on back. Highly
elusive branch issue.
VG/Fine
(500-750)
730
10 Dollars
1.1.1910
Next in the Peking branch series. Tiny center hole;
couple tiny nicks. We have not offered an issued example of
this type the last ten years.
Fine+
(850-1,250)
Banque Industrielle de Chine S390
5 Dollars
5.8.1915
Rare bank. Peking branch; Temple of Heaven on back. Quality
original. We have not offered this issued type in many years.
Fine/VF
(1,500-2,500)
Banque Industrielle de Chine S397Da?
1 Dollar
1.10.1915
Swatow branch; overprint SWATOW MEXICAN
DOLLARS across face and added characters on back. This
piece is from 1915. Quality original. The first time I have ever
seen this rare type.
VF/EF
(5,000-7,500)
Banque Industrielle de Chine S397Fa
10 Dollars
1.10.1914
Swatow branch; overprint SWATOW MEXICAN
DOLLARS across face and added characters on back. Despite
small spot and tiny thin, overall amazing original for this
incredibly rare type.
EF
(3,000-5,000)
731
International Banking Corporation S414?
10 Dollars
1.1.1910
Bisected with different CONSECUTIVE serial
number for each part.
UNC
(50-100)
732
International Banking Corporation S419a
5 Dollars
1.1.1905
Shanghai branch. Pressed; small center slit; writing
on back. Scarce.
VG
(200-300)
RUSSO-ASIATIC BANK
736
733
10 Dollars
1.1.1905
Shanghai branch. Top right corner tip missing.
Tough type.
Abt. VF
(750-1,000)
734
1 Dollar
1.7.1919
SERIAL NUMBER #000007! Standard Catalog
plate note. Eagle between two globes on face and back.
Handsome original.
Ch. VF/EF
(350-550)
735
10 Dollars
1.7.1918
Tientsin branch. Eagle on pedestal between two
globes. Couple nicks; soiling at right. Quite scarce.
VG/Fine
(500-750)
50 DOLLARS
Russo-Asiatic Bank S465
50 Dollars
ND (1910)
Harbin branch; overprint on Russo-Chinese Bank issue. Dragon
and facing dragons at left and right.
EF/AU
(10,000-15,000)
GORGEOUS PMG AU 55
737
107
100 DOLLARS
Russo-Asiatic Bank S466
100 Dollars
ND (1910)
Harbin branch; overprint on Russo-Chinese Bank issue. Dragon
and facing dragons at left and right. PMG terms this "AU 55".
AU 55
(15,000-20,000)
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108
738
739
740
741
Yokohama Specie Bank, Limited-Hankow S695
1 Dollar
15.8.1910
Peking branch; dragons. Quality original with
excellent color. We have not previously offered any types from
this branch.
Fine+
(1,500-2,500)
742
Yokohama Specie Bank, Limited S705
1 Dollar
10.9.1902
Shanghai branch. Quality original with wonderful
color for extremely difficult dragon type.
VF
(1,750-2,500)
743
Tsihar Hsing Yeh Bank S848b
20 Coppers
1926
Mountain village; Li En Ching signature. Better than Standard
Catalog illustration.
EF
(400-600)
744
Tsihar Hsing Yeh Bank S854r
5 Dollars
1.11.1927
Remainder; Peking branch. Pagoda. PMG terms this
"Gem UNC 66 EPQ". Only one example of this type
graded prior by PMG; tough in any form.
Gem UNC 66 EPQ
(450-650)
Russo-Asiatic Bank S481a
10 Gold Fen = 1 Mace
10.11.1917
Chuguchak branch and date both stamped at
upper left. Dragons on face and back. Handwritten number
upper right. We have never previously offered this rare type.
Fine+
(5,000-10,000)
Yokohama Specie Bank, Limited S662
1 Dollar
1.10.1917
Hankow branch. Examples from this bank have
typically been challenging to find in high grade.
AU/UNC
(1,500-2,000)
Yokohama Specie Bank, Limited-Hankow S664
10 Dollars
1.10.1917
Hankow branch. Lightly flattened; couple margin
nicks and tiny tears; few pinholes. Highly elusive in any grade.
Fine
(1,500-2,500)
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746
747
748
749
Yung Heng Provincial Bank of Kirin S1008?
50 Cents
1918
SPECIMEN punch cancelled and two character
overprint on face; regular serial number. Gateway. Couple
areas of light residue on back. The first we have offered in
any form.
AU
(350-550)
Yung Heng Provincial Bank of Kirin S1017?
1 Dollar
1918
SPECIMEN punch cancelled and two character
overprint; regular serial number. Fully printed face and back.
Sampans. Scarce in any form.
EF/AU
(350-500)
Kiangsu Farmers Bank S1200a
1 Yuan
1939
Standard Catalog plate note. Pavilion with pagoda. Vastly
underrated, particularly so choice.
AU/UNC
(500-750)
Kwang Sing Company, Heilungchiang S1603c
10 Dollars
1.11.1924
"Big Money" issue printed by ABN. PMG terms
this "Ch. AU 58 EPQ". By far the best example of this type
we have ever offered.
Ch. AU 58 EPQ
(450-650)
Farmers & Industrialists Bank of Honan NL
10 Cents
1937
Unlisted in Standard Catalog. Waterfront scene and
Sun Yat Sen. Choice original.
Fine/VF
(1,500-2,500)
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750
Provincial Bank of Honan S1673
1 Yuan
15.7.1922
Bearded man. PMG terms this "VF 25 NET adhesive, thinned"
(across top margin). Underrated.
VF 25 NET
(250-350)
751
Provincial Bank of Honan S1674
5 Yuan
15.7.1922
Man. Light stain bottom left on back comes through on face.
Sketchy description without illustration in Standard Catalog.
Seldom offered.
AU
(650-1,000)
752
Provincial Bank of Honan S1679a
20 Coppers
1923
Control letters NN. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 64 NET paper
pull" (not strongly noticeable); this note is the better of only
two pieces listed on the PMG Population Report.
Ch. UNC 64 NET
(350-500)
753
Provincial Bank of Honan S1682b
50 Coppers
1923
Control letters GG. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 64 EPQ".
Ch. UNC 64 EPQ
(125-225)
754
Provincial Bank of Honan S1682b
50 Coppers
As previous. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 64".
Ch. UNC 64
755
Provincial Bank of Honan NL
100 Coppers
1923
Type listed in Smith Matravers as S/M #H62-12. Pagoda/back
green, red, and dark brown. PMG terms this "Ch. AU 58".
Ch. AU 58
(175-300)
756
Provincial Bank of Honan S1688b; S1688c
1; 1 Dollars
1923
TWO NOTES; Tientsin and Honan branch. PMG terms
these "Ch. AU 58 NET adhesive" (not strongly noticeable) and
"VF 25".
Ch. AU 58 NET; VF 25
(275-450)
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1923
(125-225)
110
757
Provincial Bank of Honan S1708C
1 Yuan
1938
Gazebo, house, and bridge/sailing vessels. Not illustrated in the
Standard Catalog. PMG terms this "AU 55" (pinhole bottom
left corner); the only example listed on the PMG Population
Report.
AU 55
(750-1,000)
758
Ho Pei Metropolitan Bank S1709
20 Coppers
1929
Rural scene. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 64 EPQ"; only two
listed on the PMG Population Report, with this example much
better than the other.
Ch. UNC 64 EPQ
(150-250)
759
760
761
762
Ho Pei Metropolitan Bank S1709A
40 Coppers
1929
Next in the series. PMG terms this "AU 50 EPQ"; this is the
only example listed on the PMG Population Report.
AU 50 EPQ
(100-175)
Ho Pei Metropolitan Bank NL 60 Coppers
1929
Belongs as #S1709B; listed in Smith-Matravers as #S/M H63.
PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 64 EPQ"; the only example listed
on the PMG Population Report.
Ch. UNC 64 EPQ
(100-175)
Ho Pei Metropolitan Bank S1710D
10 Coppers
Tea house. PMG terms this "Gem UNC 65 EPQ".
Gem UNC 65 EPQ
Ho Pei Metropolitan Bank S1712a
20 Cents
1.6.1929
Peiping; English titles at bottom. PMG terms this "AU 55";
this is the only example for this variety listed on the PMG
Population Report.
AU 55
(150-250)
764
Ho Pei Metropolitan Bank S1712b
20 Cents
1.6.1929
Tientsin branch; without English signature titles. PMG terms
this "Ch. AU 58". Ideal complement with prior lot.
Ch. AU 58
(150-250)
765
Bank of Hopei S1729
1 Yuan
1934
Summer palace.
PMG terms this "AU 55"; only two listed on the PMG
Population Report, with this example being in far better
condition.
AU 55
(200-300)
766
Bank of Hopei S1730a
2 Yuan
1934
Next in the
series; summer palace. PMG terms this "Ch. VF 35 NET,
internal tears, rust, minor repair". The only example listed on
the PMG Population Report.
Ch. VF 35 NET
(125-225)
767
Bank of Hopei S1731a
5 Yuan
1934
Next in the
series. Tientsin branch; summer palace above shoreline. PMG
terms this "VF 30".
VF 30
(175-300)
768
Bank of Hopei S1731e
5 Yuan
1934
Chinese character overprint on face and back. PMG terms
this "VF 25". The only example of this variety listed on the
PMG Population Report.
VF 25
(175-300)
769
Bank of Hopei S1735
50 Cents
1940
Temple of
Heaven. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 64 NET, foreign substance"
(spot at upper right margin on back"
Ch. UNC 64 NET
(350-500)
1936
(100-175)
Ho Pei Metropolitan Bank S1711d
10 Cents
1.6.1929
Tientsin; without English signature titles. PMG terms this
"Ch. AU 58 NET tear" (left margin); one of only two listed on
the PMG Population Report, both in approximately the same
condition.
Ch. AU 58 NET
(150-250)
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770
Sikang Provincial Bank S1739
1/2 Yuan
1939
Mountain scene/Tibetan headings. Writing on face.The first we
have ever offered; rare. Ex-Ted Uhl.
Fine/VF
(2,000-3,000)
771
Sikang Provincial Bank S1740
1 Yuan
1939
Next in the series. Mountain fortress/Tibetan headings. Ex-Ted
Uhl. Rare.
Ch. Fine/VF
(2,000-3,000)
772
Hupeh Provincial Bank NL
10 Cents
1940
Unlisted type in Standard Catalog; belongs after #S2115.
Building; Series E. Lightly flattened; few soiling areas on
back. The first we have ever offered.
Fine/VF
(350-550)
773
Industrial Development Bank of Jehol S2186a; S2186b
1; 1 Yuan
1925
TWO NOTES; both signature varieties
for type showing Great Wall. PMG terms these "Ch. VF 35,
stains" and "Ch. UNC 64", respectively. Both are the only
examples for these varieties listed on the PMG Population
Report.
Ch. VF 35, stains; Ch. UNC 64
(500-750)
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774
Industrial Development Bank of Jehol S2187a
5 Yuan
1925
Great Wall. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 64 EPQ".
Only two examples listed on the PMG Population Report, and
this piece is far better than the other.
Ch. UNC 64 EPQ
(500-750)
775
Industrial Development Bank of Jehol S2188a
10 Yuan
1925
Next in the series; Great Wall. PMG terms this "Gem
UNC 66 EPQ". The best example of the seven listed on the
PMG Population Report.
Gem UNC 66 EPQ
(325-550)
776
Industrial Development Bank of Jehol S2201
10 Cents
1929
Standard Catalog plate note. House/pagoda. PMG terms
this "Ch. UNC 63 EPQ" with added annotation about plate
note. The only example listed on the PMG Population Report.
Ch. UNC 63 EPQ
(800-1,250)
777
Monetary Bureau of Government Kansu S2245
50 Cents
1935
Bridge and mountain scene. Not illustrated in the
Standard Catalog. Cute REPEATER serial number #236236.
Slight soiling at bottom. We have not previously offered this
vastly underrated type.
AU
(250-400)
778
Canton Municipal Bank S2277
20 Cents
1.5.1933
Bridge on back; printer Waterlow & Sons. Choice.
UNC
(250-350)
112
SERIAL NUMBER 2!
779
780
781
782
Bank of Manchuria S2941a
10 Cents
1.4.1923
Harbin issue. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 64 EPQ". Outstanding
original.
Ch. UNC 64 EPQ
(400-600)
783
Provincial Bank of the Three Eastern Provinces S2951a
1 Dollar
1.1.1924
Initial denomination of series; vastly
underrated. No issued examples of this type listed on the PMG
Population Report.
EF/AU
(500-750)
784
5 Dollars
1.1.1924
Colorful type with tower. PMG terms
this "Gem UNC 66 EPQ". Equals the lone other best example
on the PMG Population Report. Choice and now difficult to
find.
Gem UNC 66 EPQ
(350-550)
785
Provincial Bank of the Three Eastern Provinces S2955
100 Dollars
1.1.1924
Highest denomination of series;
tower. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 64 EPQ". Outstanding colors
and only one better listed on PMG Population Report.
Ch. UNC 64 EPQ
(600-1,000)
Kwangtung Currency Bureau S2388
1 Dollar = 7 Mace
and 2 Candareens
Yr. 31 (1905)
SERIAL NUMBER 2!
Dragons, dollar coins, and frame below house. Outstanding
original.
Ch. Fine/VF
(3,000-5,000)
Provincial Bank of Kwang Tung Province S2399p
10 Dollars
(1913)
Face proof punch cancelled on card;
building. The first time we have ever offered this type in any
form.
AU
(850-1,250)
Bank of Manchuria S2927a
1 Dollar
July 1921
Harbin; building. Wonderful original. Priced only to Fine in the
Standard Catalog, for good reason; by far the best example we
have ever offered.
Ch. EF/AU
(500-750)
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786
10 Cents
1.12.1929
Fractional denominations from this
series of this bank seldom show in any grade. Here is a
pleasing original with large building.
Abt. EF
(300-450)
787
New Fu-Tien Bank S2996a
1 Dollar
1929
Phoenix and horse facing above globes. Cute serial number
#606660. PMG terms this "AU 55". Quite attractive.
AU 55
(350-550)
788
Fu-Tien Bank S3012a
20 Cents
ND (1921)
Phoenix and horse facing above globes; small size type.
Circular bank stamping on back. Quality original.
VF/EF
(150-250)
789
Workers and Peasants Bank S3249
3 Yuan
1934
Hammer and sickle above Lenin; vertical format. Few hinges
and small tears. The only type listed for this issuer. Rare.
VG/Fine
(5,000-8,000)
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790
Chinese Soviet Republic of Hunan-Kwangsi Province S3275
10 Coppers
1934
Soviet symbols of soldier with flag
above globe on crude paper. Great connection item between
China and Russia. Quite scarce.
EF
(300-450)
791
Bank of Central China S3373b
50 Yuan
1945
Ship, turbine, and steam passenger train. Tiny center hole. The
first we have ever offered.
Abt. Fine
(175-300)
792
Fukien-Chekiang-Kiangsi Soviet Bank S3468
1 Chiao
1932
Communist type with flag on hemisphere. Despite
pinhole, significantly better than most show. Sold as is; no
returns.
Fine/VF
(200-300)
793
Provincial Bank of Chihli S3807
10 Dollars
ND (old
date 1.10.1926)
Overprint on face and in English
"Certified by the Committee of Custodian of Sinking Fund
for Maintaining the Circulation of Chihli Provincial Bank
Notes" on back. Quite unusual.
AU
(650-850)
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794
795
Ta Han Szechuan Military Government S3948; S3948?
1; 1 Yuan
4609 (1912)
TWO NOTES; genuine and
COUNTERFEIT. The genuine is nicely printed with clear detail
on face and back borders. Soft paper with some edge wear
with several small tears. Serial number at left on back; overall
attractive and scarce. The counterfeit has poor detail and is
crudely printed; without serial number. Soiling at borders on
face and back; corner staining at lower right. Great comparison
pair.
Avg. Fine
(150-250)
796
The Chung Hwa Republic NL
10 Dollars Gold
ND
(ca. 1896)
Sun Yat Sen revolutionary issue to raise funds
in overthrow of Manchu Dynasty. Nationalist flag on face and
back. Characters down right. Extremely scarce issue in high
demand.
VF+
(650-1,000)
797
Wu Ti County Government NL
1 Yuan
1941
Sun Yat Sen/train, with text stating only three values were
issued in this series: 3 Chiao (30 Cents), 5 Chiao (50 Cents)
and 1 Yuan. Located in Shantung province. Not listed in Smith
& Matravers; the first I have ever seen.
Fine
(400-600)
798
British American Tobacco Company NL
1 Yuan
ND
SPECIMEN punch cancelled; serial number of zeroes. Tower/
tobacco plant. PMG terms this "AU 55 EPQ".
AU 55 EPQ
(650-850)
Yunnan-Kwangtung-Kwangsi United Army T174-1
10 Dollars
ND
Made to relieve Kiangsi region. Not
listed in the Standard Catalog. Two flags top center; without
serial number. Few tears; thin area lower left. The first we
have ever offered; unlikely to be seen again,
VG
(500-750)
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