Archives international auctions sale 48 may 23,2018

Sale 48
U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily & Coins
Spring Auction · Fort Lee, New JerseyWednesday, May 23, 2018
SESSION 1
Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes,
Coins and Scripophily
SESSION 2
U.S. Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins,
Security Printing Ephemera & Historic Ephemera

Introduction to the Sale
Foreword
On behalf of the entire Archives International Auctions team, I would like to personally welcome you to
our 48th auction we have held over the last ten years. We are excited to offer almost 1000 lots of rare
and desirable U.S. & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily and Coins in our upcoming auction.
Included in the sale are consignments from numerous estates and longtime collections with many items
having never been offered previously at auction. Included in the sale is a desirable selection of U.S.,
Chinese and Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins, and Security Printing Ephemera.
The auction will include over 540 lots of Chinese and Worldwide banknotes with a significant number of
group lots that include dozens if not hundreds of desirable notes. We also have an exciting collection of
Replacement notes from a serious collector covering literally the entire globe with many interesting and
rare issues. Also included in the auction is a large Queen Elizabeth II collection put together by a serious
New York collector over the last 30 years. Included are many desirable notes that will enhance any British
Colony collection and includes many elusive issues.
We are offering over 100 lots of Chinese Banknotes and Scripophily highlighted by a 1920,
Chinese-American Bank of Commerce, $5 “Harbin” Branch Issue Rarity that is very possibly unique and
a Deutsch-Asiatische Bank, 1907, “Tsingtau, Kiau Chau” issued $1 Branch Issue Rarity. Numerous
desirable and rare notes fill out the Chinese section of the auction. Chile is highlighted by a Banco De
Santiago, 1886 Issued 20 Pesos note that rarely is seen at auction and is offered by us for the first time.
An extremely attractive and high-grade Kuwait Currency Board, 1960-1961, Complete First Issue Set of 5
Banknotes is offered and rarely seen is this high of condition; as well as Mexico, which is highlighted by
a 500 Pesos, Banco De San Luis Potosi, ND (1897-1913), Face and Back Proofs, both PMG grading Gem
Unc 66 EPQ.
The second session includes U.S. Banknotes, Scripophily, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing
Ephemera. Highlights include an attractive collection of over 50 obsolete banknotes including a desirable
selection of Louisiana obsoletes featuring a $1000, Citizens Bank of Louisiana; a Kansas Territory, State
Bank, Lecompton, K.T., 1856, $2, KS-55 G4a, Whitfield 334 issued obsolete; and dozens of attractive
notes. U.S. Large type is highlighted by a small National Banknote Collection including a Mechanics
National Bank of Philadelphia, 1875, $1, Ch#610; and a small collection of 5 different 1929 Nevada
Nationals including notes from Ely, Eureka, Reno and Winnemucca, Nevada; as well as dozens of
additional rare and attractive notes.
Scripophily is represented by over 300 lots including banking, mining, navigation, foreign and U.S. issued
and specimen stocks and bonds that includes many desirable and rare issues rarely offered at auction.
We are now working on our Summer and Fall 2018 auctions and are seeking consignments for these
upcoming sales. Please contact us to discuss how you may participate in our future auctions. I would like
to thank everyone who has participated in our previous sales and has helped make this auction series a
resounding success. We are looking forward to another exciting auction and hope you enjoy our current
offerings.
Best of luck,

TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION: in 2 SESSIONS in FORT LEE, NEW JERSEY
SESSION 1 - (Lots 1 to 543)
Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Coins & Scripophily
Wednesday, May 23th, 2018 beginning at 10:30 AM Local Time
U.S. Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins, Security Printing Ephemera & Historic Ephemera
Wednesday, May 23th, 2018 beginning no earlier than 4:00 PM Local Time after the completion of Session 1
Archives International Auctions
Sale 48 in 2 Sessions featuring
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U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily and Coins

DR. ROBERT I. SCHWARTZ
President
DESCRIPTIONS
Dr. Robert I. Schwartz
Mahdi Bseiso
Denise Feinberg
CATALOG PRODUCTION
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David Conway, Debra Schwartz, Robert Schwartz
Alfred Henry, Denise Feinberg, Casey Abribat and Mahdi Bseiso
Auctioneer: Norman R. Scrivener, License #695072
I am dedicating Archives International Auctions, Part 48 to my wonderful, loving wife, Debra and
my amazing son, Daniel. I also want to acknowledge my family for their help and encouragement in this
long term project. This ongoing catalog series would not be possible without their love and support.
I would also like to thank my good friends Norman Scrivener, Larry Schuffman, John Herzog, Russell
Kaye and Mahdi Bseiso for their help, advice and moral support during the writing and production of
this catalog. In addition, I want to thank David Conway and Debra Schwartz for their amazing technical
help in completing this catalog as well as keeping their sense of humor throughout the entire cataloging
time period. I would also like to acknowledge my hard-working team at AIA for another great job and
I especially want to thank Leroy Mitchell, for his continuous friendship and extreme patience during the
process of the completion of the forty-eighth volume of the Archives International Auction Series.
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SCHEDULE: Wednesday, May 23th, 2018 in 2 Sessions
Chinese, & Worldwide Banknotes, Coins and Scripophily
Wednesday, May 23th, 2018 beginning at 10:30 AM Local Time
U.S. Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins, Security Printing Ephemera and Historic Ephemera
Wednesday, May 23th, 2018 beginning no earlier than 4:00 PM Local Time
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Table of Contents
Wednesday, May 23th, 2018 beginning at 10:30 am EST Lots 1-998
AFRICAN COUNTRIES TO CHILE………….........................1-80
CHINA – EMPIRE……………….…………..............................80-84
CHINA MILITARY… …………............................................….85
CHINA – REPUBLIC….…………..........................……………86-116
JAPANESE INFLUENCE……. …………..........................…..117
CHINA REPUBLIC – VIGNETTES….…………......................118
CHINA - TAIWAN…………………..........................................119-128
CHINA – FOREIGN BANKS……….………….................……129-139
CHINA – PROVINCIAL BANKS…….………….................….140-159
CHINA – COMMUNIST BANKS…………….......................…160-165
CHINA - PRIVATE BANKS & LOCAL ISSUES…..............…166-175
CHINA – RUSSIA…… …………..........................…...............176
CHINA - SCRIPOPHILY……….…………..........................…..177-183
HONG KONG……..................................................................184-190
COLOMBIA……………….........…...............................………191-206
CONGO TO INDIA………………............................................207-286
INDONESIA……..…………....................................................287-288
IRAN…….…………..........................…...................................289-299
IRELAND TO ZIMBABWE………………………....................300-501
ANCIENT COINS…………………..…………..........................502-503
WORLD COINS………………….........................……............504-543
U.S. COLONIAL CURRENCY…….………….........................544
U.S. OBSOLETE CURRENCY…….………............................545-596
U.S. FRACTIONAL CURRENCY….…………........................597
U.S. LARGE SIZE…….…………............................................598-602
U.S.NATIONAL BANKNOTES – LARGE SIZE…..................603
U.S. DEPRESSION SCRIP…….............................................604-608
CONFEDERATE BANKNOTES & BONDS…....................…609-617
U.S. SMALL TYPE……………….…………............................618-621
NEVADA NATIONAL BANKNOTES……………....................622-626
U.S. FEDERAL BONDS… …………..........................…........627-651
CHECKS, DRAFTS, EXCHANGES……………...............…...652-671
SECURITY PRINTING EPHEMERA…….….........………..….672-680
EPHEMERA…………………………........................................681-695
U.S. & WORLDWIDE STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY...........696
SCRIPOPHILY……………………..........................…..............697-996
CATALOGS & BOOKS……………….....................................997-998

Archives International Auctions - Sale 48
1May 23,2018 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com
African Countries
1
1 African 1970’s to 2000’s Replacement Note Assortment. Lot of
9 notes, Includes Gambia P-21, Malawi P-43, Rwanda P6e, Sierra Leone P-24, P-24c,
South Africa P-109b VF, Uganda P-39A, Zambia P-43d, all Uncirculated unless otherwise
mentioned. (9)�� Est. $130-240
2
2 Congo and Mozambique 1980 to 1987 Replacement Notes. Lot
of 10 notes, includes Congo P-80a, P-81a(2), Mozambique P-126(5), P-129, P-129b, all
Uncirculated. (10)�� Est. $75-120
Algeria
3
3 BanqueCentrale D’Algerie, 1964, Issued Note Algeria, issued 100 Dinars,
P-125, featuring boats and ships at harbor, large Uncirculated to Choice Uncirculated
note. Rarely seen this nice.�� Est. $100-160
Algeria, Egypt
4
4 Banque de l’Alegerie, 1942-1944, Quartet of Issued Notes Algeria.
Lot includes the very scarce 5000 Francs, 1944, P-90a VF with edge damage and missing
corner top right corner; 1000 Francs, 1942, P-89, VF; and 500 Francs, 1944, P-95. Also
includes Egypt 10 Piastres, L.1940, P-168, VG.�� Est. $500-600
Angola
5
5 Banco De Angola, 1973 Replacement Note Pair. Banco de
Angola, Lot of 2 notes, Both are 1973, 1000 Escudos, P-108, both Choice to Gem
Uncirculated.�� Est. $120-240
6
6 Banco de Angola, A Trio of “Z” Replacement Notes, 1972 and
1973. Lot of 3 notes, Includes P-101 “ZA”, P-101 “ZI” P-108v””Z”, all Uncirculated.
�� Est. $55-100
Session 1 (Lots 1- 543)
Wednesday May 23, 2018 - 10:30 a.m. est
Chinese, Middle Eastern Worldwide Banknotes, Coins Chinese Scripophily
U.S., Chinese, Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins,
and Security Printing Ephemera
998 Lots in 2 sessions
Foreign Banknotes
We are proud to offer an outstanding assortment of desirable banknotes that have
been held off the market for years. Additionally, we are offering two new discovery
Chinese rarities that have never been to auction previously as well as a wonderful
British Colonies and Queen Elizabeth II collection that includes an extensive variety of
notes that are sure to attract attention.

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Argentina
7
7 Argentine Government, 1916, $25,000 In Gold Coin Specimen
Note Treasury Note. Argentina. 1916, $25,000 in Gold Coin, P-Unlisted,
Specimen Treasury Note, Black without underprint, Argentina arms at left, blank back,
8 x 4 inches , “00000” Serial Numbers, Payable at the Office of the Embassy, Washington,
D.C., U.S.A., Rare note and first time seen by cataloger, ABNC.�� Est. $300-500
8
8 Banco Central De La Republica Argentina, Lot of 10 Notes
Including 7 Suffix A Replacement Note Grouping. Argentina, Lot of 10
notes, P-314a(7), P-324b(4), all Uncirculated.�� Est. $75-130
Australia
Extremely rare Australian Rarities that
are sure to attract considerable interest.
9
9 English, Scottish Australian Chartered Bank, 1889 Unlisted
Proof Banknote. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1st January 1889, £5, P-Unlisted,
MRV2, Proof banknote, Black on india type of off white paper, Allegorical man and
woman in middle, ornate borders, the bottom signature block has been cut off to
cancel to banknote, Archival pencil notation “Sept 15th (18)88”, PMG graded About
Uncirculated 50 NET with note of previously mounted. Rare note in any form and
condition. PBC. �� Est. $800-1600
10
10 Bank of Australasia, 1891 Unlisted Proof Banknote. Sydney, New
South Wales, Australia, 17th Oct. 1891, £50, P-Unlisted, MVR2c, Proof banknote, Black
on india type of off white paper, Allegorical women in middle, the bottom signature
block has been cut off to cancel to banknote, PMG graded Uncirculated 62 NET with
note of previously mounted. Rare note in any form and condition. PBC. �� Est. $800-1600
11
11 Commonwealth of Australia, ND (1961-65) Issued Banknote.
Australia, £1, P-34a R34, Issued banknote, Queen Elizabeth II at right, signature title
Governor R.B.A., S/N HH/94 069300, PMG graded uncirculated 62, there is a note of
minor rust on top middle margin.�� Est. $100-200
Australia, Great Britain, New Zealand
12
12 Various Issuers,Trio of Notes Lot includes Australia 1 Pound, ND (1953-1960),
P-30; New Zealand 1 Pound, ND (1956-1960), P-159c; and Bank of England 1 Pound, ND
(1940-1948), P-367. Very Fine.�� Est. $75-150
Azerbaijan
13
13 Azerbaijan Socialist Soviet Republic, 1922, Issued Banknote.
Azerbaijan. Issued 1 Million Rubles, 1922, P-S719a, Uncirculated to Choice Uncirculated.
�� Est. $100-200
Bahamas
14
14 Bahamas Government, 1936 (ND 1947) Issued Banknote Bahamas,
4/-, P-9e, Issued banknote, Green on m/c, King George VI at right, S/N A/7 374947,
PMG graded Extremely Fine 40 EPQ with the appearance of a nice AU with 4 large even
margins, sharp corners, bright colors and fresh appearance. TDLR.�� Est. $150-250

15
15 Bahamas Government, ND (1953) Issued Banknote. Bahamas, £1,
P-15d, Issued banknote, black on m/c, Queen Elizabeth II at right, Crisp XF to AU
condition. TDLR. �� Est. $160-250
16
16 Bahamas Government, ND (1953) Issued Banknote. Bahamas, 10/-
Shillings, P-14d, issued banknote, Queen Elizabeth II at right, S/N A/2860100, Higgs
| Sweeting | Roberts signatures, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 with claims to
Gem status. Attractive note for the condition. �� Est. $250-375
17
17 Bahamas Monetary Authority, 1968 Specimen Banknote. Bahamas,
1968, $10 P-30s, Specimen banknote, Queen Elizabeth II at left, black on m/c, S/N
B000000, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, Specimen overprints and POC’s,
Listed as from the collectors set on the PMG holder. Very attractive and scarce note in
any format. TDLR. �� Est. $180-250
18
18 Bahamas Monetary Authority, 1968 Specimen Banknote. Bahamas,
1968, $100 P-33s, Specimen banknote, Queen Elizabeth II at left, blue on m/c, S/N
A000000, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ, Specimen overprints and POC’s,
Listed as from the collectors set on the PMG holder. Very attractive and scarce note in
any format. TDLR. �� Est. $500-700
19
19 Bahamas Monetary Authority, 1968, Issued Banknote. Bahamas, $3,
P-28a, Issued banknote, Red on m/c, Queen Elizabeth II at left, S/N B523885, PMG
graded gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, TDLR.�� Est. $120-180
Barbados
20
20 Central Bank of Barbados, 1989 Issue Replacement Banknote.
Barbados, 1989, $50, P-40r, Issued Replacement banknote, Errol Barrow at right, S/N
Z1006187, CU to Gem Uncirculated. Scarce note. TDLR.�� Est. $140-250
Belarus
21
21 Gomel Zemstvo, 1918, Issued Local Note Belarus, issued 5 Rubles, local
issue of Gomel (Belarus today), uncommon type, choice Fine.�� Est. $80-130
Belize
22
22 Government of Belize, 1974 Issue Banknote Pair. Belize, Lot of 2 notes,
both are Series 1974 notes with Queen Elizabeth II at right, Includes $1, P-33a, Green
on m/c, Choice to Gem Uncirculated; and $10, P-36a, Black on m/c, Choice Fine to VF.
The $10 note is extremely rare with this scarce early date.�� Est. $350-600

23
23 Government of Belize 1974-76 Issue Color Trial Banknote. Belize,
ND (1974-76), $1, P-33cts, Color Trial Specimen, Blue on m/c instead of issued green on
m/c, Red specimen overprint and POC’s. S/N 008, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated
64, attractive and scarce note.�� Est. $300-500
24
24 Government of Belize, 1975 Issue Banknote Quartet. Belize, Lot of
4 notes, All are Series 1975 notes with Queen Elizabeth II at right, Includes $1, P-33b,
Green on m/c, Unc. to CU; $2, P-34b, Purple, CU to Gem Unc.; $5, P-35a, Red on
m/c, PMG graded AU 55 EPQ; and, $20, P-37b, Brown on m/c, PMG graded Choice
Very Fine 35 with large even margins and bright colors. Attractive assortment of Belize
notes. �� Est. $600-900
25
25 Government of Belize, 1976 Issue Banknote Assortment. Belize, Lot
of 5 notes, All are Series 1976 notes with Queen Elizabeth II at right, Includes $1, P-33c,
Green on m/c, CU to Gem Unc; $2, P-34c, Purple, CU to Gem Unc.; $5, P-35b, Red on
m/c, VF; $10,Black on m/c, P-36c, VF to Choice VF with large even margins, bright
colors and sharp corners; and, $20, P-37c, Brown on m/c, Crisp Choice Very Fine with
large even margins and bright colors. Attractive assortment of Belize notes. �� Est. $600-900
26
26 Government of Belize, 1976 Issued Banknote. Belize, 1976, $10, P-36c,
Queen Elizabeth II at right, arms at left, S/N D/2 311704, PMG graded Extremely Fine
40 EPQ. Attractive note for the condition. �� Est. $250-350
27
27 Central Bank of Belize, 1987 Issue Banknote. Belize, 1987, $5, P-47a,
Issued Banknote, Red on m/c, Queen Elizabeth II at right, arms at left, back red, Choice
to Gem Uncirculated, Scarce early date.�� Est. $250-400
Bermuda
28
28 Bermuda Government, 1952 Issue Banknote. Hamilton, Bermuda, 1952,
£5, P-21a, Issued banknote, Queen Elizabeth II at right, Orange on m/c, back orange
and green, signature title Assistant Colonial Treasurer, S/N D/1 350956, VF to VF+
condition, very attractive with large even margins, bright colors and sharp corners with
a firm and crisp paper feel, BWC.�� Est. $300-600
A beautiful £5 Queen Elizabeth II proof
29
29 Bermuda Government, 1952-57 Uniface Front and Back Proof
Banknote. Hamilton, Bermuda, 1952-1957, £5, P-21p, Proof banknote, Queen
Elizabeth II at right, Orange without underprint, back orange only, no green, signature
title Assistant Colonial Treasurer, Printed on firm white paper, Ink notation upper right
with date 8-1953, Both Face and back are uncirculated with the face with large margins
but slightly wavy paper, possibly from getting wet in the past, otherwise, both very
attractive with large even margins, bright colors and sharp corners. BWC.�� Est. $600-900
30
30 Bermuda Government, 1957 Issued Banknote. Bermuda, 1957, 5/-
Shillings, P-18b, Queen Elizabeth II in middle, S/N Z/1 380347, PMG graded Gem
Uncirculated 65 EPQ. BWC �� Est. $200-300

31
31 Bermuda Government, 1966 Issue Banknote. Bermuda, 1966, £1, P-20d,
Issued banknote, Queen Elizabeth II at right, S/N R/2 948330, PMG graded Gem
Uncirculated 66 EPQ. TDLR. Attractive note rarely seen this nice.�� Est. $250-375
32
32 BermudaGovernment, 1966 Issue Banknote. Hamilton, Bermuda, 1966,
£5, P-21d, Issued banknote, Queen Elizabeth II at right, Orange on m/c, back orange
and green, S/N R/1 500186, VF condition and possibly pressed but very attractive with
large even margins, bright colors and relatively sharp corners with a crisp paper feel,
BWC.�� Est. $400-800
33
33 BermudaMonetaryAuthority,2000IssueReplacementBanknote.
Bermuda, 2000, $50, P-54r, Issued Replacement banknote, Queen Elizabeth II at right,
S/N Z/1 001130, CU to Gem Uncirculated. �� Est. $120-200
34
34 Bermuda Monetary Authority, 2000 Replacement Note
Assortment. Bermuda, Lot of 5 notes, All are from the 2000 Series and are all
replacement notes, includes $2; $5; $10; $20 ; and $50 notes,P-50a to P-54a, All with
Queen Elizabeth II at right, All are in Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition. �� Est. $300-500
Bolivia
35
35 Banco Potosi, 1894,Trio of Remainder Notes. Bolivia, lot includes three
uncirculated 1 Boliviano, 1894, P-S231, BWC.�� Est. $160-250
36
36 Tesoreria dela Republica de Bolivia, 1902, Issued Pair of
Banknotes.Bolivia, issued pair includes 50 Centavos, P-91, VG-Fine; and 1 Boliviano,
P-92, Uncirculated. ABNC.�� Est. $100-180
37
37 Banco Central de Bolivia, 1928, Group of 11 Issued Banknotes.
Bolivia, lot includes 1 Boliviano, P-118 (2 pcs, F-VF); 1 Boliviano, P-119 (2 pcs, VF-XF);
5 Bolivianos, P-120, About Unc; 10 Bolivianos, P-121, Fine; 20 Bolivianos, P-122, VF; 50
Bolivianos, P-123 (3 pcs, F-VF); and 100 Bolivianos, P-124, F-VF/ ABNC.�� Est. $70-130
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Bolivia, lot includes 20 Bolivianos, P-140; 50 Bolivianos, P-141; 10000 Bolivianos,
P-146; 100 Bolivianos, P-147; 500 Bolivianos, P-148; 5000 Bolivianos, P-150; and 10000
Bolivianos, P-151. Fine to Uncirculated.�� Est. $50-100
39
Bolivia, lot includes 1-5-10-20-50-100 Pesos Bolivianos, P-152 to P-157. Two examples of
the 50 Pesos, one with low S/N U000027. The 100 Pesos with low S/N H000134. TDLR.
The 1 Peso XF-AU, the rest AU to Uncirculated.�� Est. $50-100

40
40 BancoCentraldeBolivia,1981-1986,Groupof7IssuedBanknotes.
Bolivia, lot includes 500 Pesos, 1981; 1000 Pesos, 1982; 5000 Pesos, 1984; 10000 Pesos,
1984; 50000 Pesos, 1984; 100000 Pesos, 1984; and 10 Bolivianos, 1986. All uncirculated
Various printers, including TDLR and Bundesdruckerei.�� Est. $50-100
41
41 Banco Central De Bolivia, A Pair of Bolivia “Z” Replacement
Notes. Bolivia, P-167a PMG 65 Gem Uncirculated EPQ, P-170 EF.�� Est. $75-120
Brazil
42
42 Banco do Café, 19xx, Lot of 13 Unissued Remainder Banknotes.
Brazil. Remainder 100 Reis, P-S541r, ABNC, Uncirculated.�� Est. $200-300
43
43 Republica dos Estados Unidos do Brasil, 1940s, Group of 10
SPECIMEN Notes. Brazil. Issued 1-2-5-10-20-50-100-200-500-1000 Cruzeiros, P-132
to 141. All overprinted SPECIMEN. ABNC. Uncirculated. POC.�� Est. $800-1000
44
44 Republica dos Estados Unidos do Brasil, 1940s, Group of 6
SPECIMEN Notes. Brazil. Issued 1-2-50-100-200-1000 Cruzeiros, P-132; 133; 137;
138; 140; 141. All overprinted SPECIMEN. ABNC. Uncirculated. POC.�� Est. $550-750
45
45 Banco Central Do Brasil, Uncirculated 1970s and 1980s
replacement Notes. Lot of 4 notes, P-191a, P-195a, P-223(2), all Uncirculated.
�� Est. $60-110
British Honduras
46
46 Government of British Honduras, 1961 Issue Banknote. British
Honduras, 1961, $2, P-29b, Purple on m/c, Queen Elizabeth II at right, arms at left,
S/N H/1 333352, PCGS graded Gem New 66 PPQ. Attractive Note. TDLR. �� Est. $450-600
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Honduras, 1964, $1, P-28b, Green on m/c, Queen Elizabeth II at right, arms at left, S/N
G/4 227422, PCGS graded Gem New 66 PPQ. TDLR. �� Est. $240-350
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Honduras, 1970, $1, P-28c, Green on m/c, Queen Elizabeth II at right, arms at left, S/N
G/6 000613, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. Attractive Note. TDLR. �� Est. $200-300

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Honduras, 1972, $2, P-29c, Purple on m/c, Queen Elizabeth II at right, arms at left, S/N
H/1 955271, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. Attractive Note. TDLR. �� Est. $200-300
50
50 Government of British Honduras, 1973 Issued Banknote. Belize,
B.H., 1st January 1973, $2, P-29c, Issued banknote, Purple on m/c, Queen Elizabeth II at
right, back m/c, S/N H/2 028334, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64, BWC. Est. $170-280
51
51 Government of British Honduras, 1973 Issued Banknote. British
Honduras, 1973, $1, P-28c, Green on m/c, Queen Elizabeth II at right, arms at left, S/N
G/6 766292, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. TDLR�� Est. $200-300
52
52 Government of British Honduras, 1973 Issued Banknote. British
Honduras, 1973, $2, P-29c, Purple on m/c, Queen Elizabeth II at right, arms at left,
S/N H/2 015486, VF to Choice VF condition with large margins, bright colors and fresh
appearance. TDLR�� Est. $150-250
Burundi
53
53 Banque de la Republique du Burundi, 2004, Issued Banknote
Burundi, issued 10000 Francs, 25-10-2004, P-43a, MWR-RH1, replacement note with
serial number Z002365.��Est. $25-50
Cambodia, Philippines, Thailand
54
54 Asian Uncirculated Replacement Note Assortment. Lot of 18 notes,
Includes Cambodia P-45a; Thailand “S” replacement notes P-88(3), P-89(3), P-94,
P-111, P-116(2) and 2 other possible replacement notes, all Uncirculated; Also included,
Philippines P-164b Fine.�� Est. $120-200
Canada
55
55 Canadian Bank of Commerce, 1917 $5 Banknote with Matching
Proof Undertint. Canada, Lot of 2 notes, Includes 1917, $5, P-S965Ad, Issued
banknote, Black on m/c underprint with multicolor seals, Standing allegorical man
and women in middle, back olive green Fine condition with wear; also includes the
matching undertint printed on planchetted banknote security paper uniface with POC’s.
Interesting production material with this lovely Alonzo E. Foringer designed note.
ABNC, Ottawa. �� Est. $250-350
56
56 Dominion International Bank of Canada, 1858-1870, Pair of
Issued Notes. Canada. Lot includes International Bank of Canada 1 Dollar, 1858,
Fine; and Dominion of Canada, 25 Cents, 1870, Fine, BABNC.�� Est. $80-160

Canada
57
57 Bank of Canada, 1937 High Grade Sequential Banknote Pair.
Canada, Lot of 2 sequential banknotes, 1937, $1, BC-21c, Issued, Black on green
underprint, King George VI in middle, Gordon | Towers signatures, wide signature
panel, S/N’s W/A 3403249-3403250, Both are PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64
EPQ. Attractive pair of notes. CBNC.�� Est. $130-230
58
58 BankofCanada,1937HighGradeSequentialBanknotePair.Canada,
Lot of 2 sequential banknotes, 1937, $1, BC-21c, Issued, Black on green underprint, King
George VI in middle, wide signature panel, Gordon | Towers signatures, S/N’s W/A
3403241-3403242, Both are PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ. Attractive pair of
notes. CBNC.�� Est. $130-230
59
60
61
61 Bank of Canada, 1937 High Grade Sequential Banknote Pair.
Canada, Lot of 2 sequential banknotes, 1937, $1, BC-21d, Issued, Black on green
underprint, King George VI in middle, Coyne | Towers signatures, S/N’s Y/M 8009056-
8009057, Both are PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. Attractive pair of notes.
CBNC.�� Est. $150-250
Cayman Islands
62
62 Cayman Islands Currency Board, 1971 1996 $25 Denomination
Banknote Pair. Cayman Islands, Lot of 2 notes, Both are $25 denomination notes,
includes 1971, P-4, WBG graded Very Fine 30; and 1996, P-19a, S/N B/1 600922, PMG
graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. Attractive pair of notes. �� Est. $200-300

63
63 Cayman Islands Currency Board, 1991 “Revised” Issue Banknote
Trio. Cayman Islands, Lot of 3 notes, All with Queen Elizabeth II at right, all are 1991
(Revised) notes in CU to Gem Uncirculated Condition, Includes $5, P-12; $10, P-13b,
S/N B/1 000741; and $25, P-14, S/N B/1 000126, TDLR.�� Est. $200-300
64
64 Cayman Islands Currency Board, 1996 “Matching Low Serial
Number” Banknote Pair. Cayman Islands, Lot of 2 notes, Both are $1, Series
1996 denomination notes, Both are P-16 Issued banknotes, Both with same serial
numbers but different prefixes, Includes S/N B/1 000031 B/2 000031. Both are
Choice to Gem Uncirculated or better. TDLR.�� Est. $100-200
65
65 Cayman Islands Currency Board, 1996 Banknote Assortment
Cayman Islands. 1996, Lot of 3 pieces, Includes $1, P-16; $5, P-17; $25, P-19, all Choice
to Gem Uncirculated.�� Est. $100-180
66
66 Cayman Islands Currency Board, 1998 Banknote Assortment
Cayman Islands. 1998, Lot of 5 pieces, Includes $1, P-21; $5, P-22; $10, P-23; $25, P-24;
$100, P-25, all Choice to Gem Uncirculated.�� Est. $300-500
67
67 Cayman Islands Currency Board, 1998 Issued under the Monetary
Authority under the 1996 Issue Banknote Quintet. Cayman Islands,
Lot of 5 notes, All are 1998/1996 Issues. All with Queen Elizabeth II at right, all are in
CU to Gem Uncirculated Condition, Includes $1, P-21b (2); $5, P-22a; $10, P-23; and $25,
P-24, all with C/1 and C/2 prefixes. Attractive banknote assortment, TDLR. (5)Est. $200-300
68
68 Cayman Islands Currency Board, 2001 to 2003 Banknote
Assortment Cayman Islands. 2001 to 2003, Lot of 5 pieces, Includes $1, P-26a; $5,
P-27a; $10, P-28a, $50, P-29a; $25, P-31a, all Choice to Gem Uncirculated.�� Est. $180-280
69
69 Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, 2001/2001 Revision Issue
Replacement Banknote. Cayman Islands, 2001, $50, P-29r, Issued Replacement
banknote, Queen Elizabeth II at right, S/N Z/1 000767, CU to Gem Uncirculated.
TDLR. Rare as a replacement note.�� Est. $180-280
Central American Countries
70
70 Nicaragua and Paraguay, Uncirculated Replacement Note
Assortment. Lot of 6 notes, includes Nicaragua P-158(2), P-203, P-204, P-205;
Paraguay P-193bR, All Uncirculated. (6)�� Est. $100-200

Ceylon
71
71 Government of Ceylon, 1944-1946, Pair of Issued Notes Ceylon. Lot
includes 5 Rupees, 1944, P-36a, nice VF; and 1 Rupee, 1946, P-34, About Fine.�� Est. $120-240
72
72 Central Bank of Ceylon, 1952 BanknoteTrio. Ceylon, Lot of 3 banknotes,
All with Queen Elizabeth II at left, Includes 1952, 2 Rupees, P-50, Uncirculated to CU;
1952, 5 Rupees, P-51, Choice VF; 1952, 50 Rupees, P-52, VF, Possibly pressed, Attractive
Ceylon assortment. BWC.�� Est. $450-600
73
73 Central bank of Ceylon, 1952 Issue Banknote. Ceylon, 1 Rupee, P- 49a,
Issued banknote, Blue on m/c, Queen Elizabeth II at left, AU to Choice AU with light
handling lower margin and very subtle toning top margin. Very attractive example with
large even margins and bright colors. BWC.�� Est. $120-200
74
74 Central Bank of Ceylon, 1953 Banknote. Ceylon, 10 Rupees, P-55, Green
on m/c underprint, Queen Elizabeth II at left, S/N L/30 561273, VF to Choice VF with
light toning spots. BWC.�� Est. $110-200
75
75 Central Bank of Ceylon, 1954 Banknote. Ceylon, 100 Rupees, P-53,
Brown on Purple and m/c underprint, Queen Elizabeth II at left, VF to Choice VF.
BWC.�� Est. $220-350
76
76 Central Bank of Ceylon, 1954 Sequential Banknote Pair. Ceylon, Lot
of 2 sequential banknotes, 1 Rupee, P-49b, Sequential pair, Blue on light orange and m/c
underprint, Queen Elizabeth II at left, S/N’s A/45 866861 - 866862, Uncirculated to CU
with light toning spots. BWC.�� Est. $180-280
Chile - Commercial Banks
Chile Rarities that are rarely offered at
auction
77
77 Banco De Valparaiso, 1877 Issue Specimen Rarity. Valparaiso, Chile,
1877, 100 Pesos, P-S492s, Specimen banknote, black on light green underprint, Reclining
allegorical woman and children in middle with portrait of woman on right, S/N 00000,
Counterfoils on left and right, Specimen overprint, Choice Uncirculated condition.
ABNC. Only known as a Specimen banknote with only 2 previous notes graded in the
PMG census.��Est. $1000-2000
78
78 BancoAgricolaSpecimen, ca.1880’sSpecimen Bill ofCredit/Bond.
Chile, 18xx, (ca.1880-90), 1000 Pesos, Issued Bill of Credit, Black on brown border and
underprint, Sitting allegorical woman on left, running horse on right, VG-Fine condition
Specimen overprints, POC’s. ABNC.�� Est. $180-280

79
79 Banco De Santiago, 1886 Issued Obsolete Banknote. Santiago,
Chile, 25th February, 1886, 20 Pesos, P-S415b, Issued obsolete banknote, Black on blue
underprint on face with young child in middle under title on vertical format notes;
back blue but printed in horizontal format, S/N 91533, PMG graded Extremely Fine
40 NET with note of small corner tip missing, Amazing note and first time seen issued
by cataloger, ABNC. This is the only and highest issued graded number in PMG census.
��Est. $2000-3000
Chile - Republic
80
80 Republica De Chile, 1916 Issued Banknote. Santiago, Chile, 24th June,
1916. 5 Pesos, P-19b, Issued banknote, Black on light brown underprint, back red,
Handstamp Type I II, S/N 304635, PMG graded Choice About Uncirculated 58 EPQ,
Scarce note that appears Uncirculated to CU at first glance and very attractive for grade,
ABNC. Tied with one other note for the finest known out of 3 graded in the PMG
census, rarely seen this nice. �� Est. $500-800
China - Empire
81
81 General Bank of Communications, 1909 Canton Branch. Canton
China. 1909. $5, P-A15b (S/M#C126), Issued and cancelled with perforated Chinese
characters, Black frame, green and m/c with facing dragons with locomotive passing
buildings and ship at bottom, back red and green with signature Y.Liung, S/N 022955,
PMG graded Choice Very Fine 25 with notation of spindle hole in middle and
annotation, bright colors and sharp corners enhance this rare note. CMPA, Cancelled.
��Est. $1250-1750
82
82 Imperial Bank of China, Shanghai Branch, 1898 “Tael” Issue.
Shanghai, China, 1898. 1 Tael Shanghai Currency, P-A46a, (S/M #C293-2a), Issued
banknote, Brown, Purple and red on light yellow underprint, Facing dragons supporting
shield, S/N 5168, PMG graded Choice Fine 15 NET with note of small areas of rust and
repaired. Scarce note. Printer BFL.��Est. $1250-2000
83
83 NongpoCommercial Bank Ltd., 1909 “Shanghai” Branch Progress
Proof Banknote. Shanghai, China, 1909 $2, P-A61Bpp S/M#S107-2, Progress
Proof, Back partially printed, Brown on green border and light yellow underprint,
back partially printed with black Chinese text on light red underprint, PMG graded
Uncirculated 62 NET with note of Ink Stamp and minor paper pull. Rare banknote in
any form and rarely encountered as a proof. Printer: TSPC.��Est. $1000-2000
84
84 Ta-Ch’ing Government Bank, Shansi, 1911 Issue Unlisted
Denomination. China, ca.1911, 2 Taels, P-A83? Unlisted Denomination,
S/M#T10-5?, Unissued remainder banknote, Brown on light brown and light green
with facing dragons on top, waves at bottom, red seals and imprints, toning spots,
right border has evidence of having been stored with spindle holes on the excess
margin away from text and printing, otherwise Choice XF to AU. Rare note in any
condition. ��Est. $1000-2000

China - Military
85
85 Provincial Bank of Hupeh, 1 Yuan 1929 with imprints used as a
Military Note. 1929年湖北省銀行一元加蓋豫鄂皖贛四省農民銀
行軍票 Hankow, China. 1 Yuan, P-A88 S/M#S110-20, (A Provincial Bank of Hupeh
1 yuan banknote overprinted on P-S2104), issued in 1929, with red imprints on the
face. The imprint indicated that this is a military note. The main figure on the face is
a tower. The serial number is 925922A. The red text imprinted is: “to be cashed by the
Four-Provinces Farmers Bank or Provincial Bank of Hubei in Hankou, Hubei province.”
The back side shows the bank name, denomination, serial number, date and issuing city
Hankow. Good to GVG with faults, splits, high wear, but still extremely rare and first
time offered by us. ABNC. 湖北省銀行於1929年發行之壹圓紙幣，加蓋軍票。加
蓋文字為“此券由漢口豫鄂皖贛四省農民銀行/湖北省銀行公庫兌現”。正面
主景為寶塔，流水號為925922A，下方有年號。背面有銀行名之英文，流水
號，面值，年代及發行地漢口。�� Est. $400-600
CHINA - REPUBLIC
86
86 Agricultural and Industrial Bank of China, 1932 “Hankow” Issue.
Hankow, China, , 5 Yuan, P-A110a, S/M# C287-41a, Issued banknote, green on m/c,
back green, Choice VG to Fine condition with small edge faults, ABNC. Rare issued in
any condition.�� Est. $140-250
Desirable “Inverted Reverse” Bank of
China Rarity.
87
87 Bank of China, 1919 “Inverted Error” Issue Pair. China, Lot of 2 notes,
Both are 5 Yuan, P-59r (S/M#C294-121), Remainder banknotes, Both with Orange face,
back purple and yellow, One of the notes has a major error of inverted back, it is PMG
graded Choice About Uncirculated 58 and the normal note is About Uncirculated 55
NET, Very possibly unique as an inverted error. BEPP��Est. $5000-6000
88
88 Bank of China, 1925 Issued Banknote. Shanghai, China. 1925 issues, 10
cents, P-63 S/M#C294-151, Issued banknote, brown on light yellow, back blue, S/N
G513901, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ. WS. �� Est. $120-240
89
89 Bank of China, 1925 Issued Banknote. Shanghai, China. 1925 issues, 20
cents, P-64a S/M#C294-152, Issued banknote, blue, back brown, S/N F233937, PMG
graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ. WS. Attractive note�� Est. $250-500
90
90 Bank of China, 1940, Pack of 100 Sequential Banknotes. China.
Issued 100 Yuan, 1940, Chungking issue, P-88b, Extremely Fine to Uncirculated, with
some stains, and faults on top note. ABNC.��Est. $2500-3500
91
91 Bank of Communications. 1914 Issue. China. 5 Yuan. Foochow / Amoy.
P-117f. Good with rough edges and extra graffiti.�� Est. $200-300

92
92 Central Bank of China, 1926 Issued Banknote. China, 1926, $5, P-186a
S/M#C305-23 Issued Banknote, Gray-green on light red and gray-green, Gazebo in
middle, back gray-green on pink with large red seal, S/N A191516, PMG graded Very
Fine 20 with note of ink stamp on face. Rare note in any condition and rarely seen at
auction. �� Est. $500-800
93
93 Central Bank of China, 1945 Issue Banknote. China. 400 Yuan, P-281
S/M#C300-234, Issued banknote, SYS at left S/N C090270, PMG graded Choice Very
Fine 35 EPQ, the note appears EF. Printer: TYPC. Scarce note.�� Est. $200-400
94
94 Central Bank of China, 1945 Issue Banknote. China. 400 Yuan, P-281
S/M#C300-234, Issued banknote, SYS at left S/N C145383, PMG graded Choice
Uncirculated 64 EPQ. Printer: TYPC. Rare note in high grade.�� Est. $350-700
95
95 Central Bank of China, 1945 Issue “Specimen Proof” Banknote,
Possibly the Finest Known. China, 1945, 500 Yuan, Series 1-A, P-283sp,
S/M#300-244, Specimen Proof, SYS in middle, black on light blue and gray with red
seals and signatures, back olive green, “000000” serial numbers, Small red archival
printing on top right border margin PROOF 2 LSF 1A 4-11-45”, 8 Chinese character
printer (SBNC), PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 68 EPQ (Exceptional Paper
Quality), relatively common note in very uncommon condition, SBNC.�� Est. $350-500
96
96 Central Bank of China, 1945 Issue Specimen Proof Banknote.
China, 1945, 1000 Yuan, P-289sp, Specimen Proof banknote, dated 9-16-45 on top right,
PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ. SBNC. One of the finest known in the
PMG census. The note is a slightly different color than the issued color. �� Est. $450-900
97
97 Central Bank of China, 1930, Pack of 100 Sequential Banknotes.
China. Issued 10 Custom Gold Units, 1930, Shanghai issue, P-327d, Extremely Fine to
Uncirculated, with some stains. ABNC.�� Est. $400-600
98
98 Central Bank of China, 1948 “CGU” Issue Color Trial Specimen.
China, 1948. 10,000 Yuan, P-363sf and P-363sb Unlisted Color Trials (Not listed on PMG
holders). Uniface Front and Back “Specimens”, Face Blue with portrait of SYS in middle,
back blue with bank building, red “00000” serial numbers, POC’s. Both are PMG graded
Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ. SBNC. Rare note in high grade.�� Est. $600-900

99
99 Central Bank of China, 1948 Essay Specimen Banknote. China, 1948.
250,000 C.G.U. Series 00-A. P-Unlisted (PMG designated P-374sp). This note has the
vertical Chinese characters on face below portrait with each letter surrounded by white
area. Uniface front and back specimen banknotes in brown-orange. SYS in center top
on face and bank building on back. Red Chinese specimen overprint, “00000” serial
numbers and POC on face and “Specimen” overprint on back. Top of note has “8-19-48”
and “L-302-F” for the face and “L-302-B” for the back”. Vertical notes. Both appear Gem
Uncirculated or better. SBNC. Rare essay banknote.�� Est. $800-1200
100
100 Central Bank of China, 1945, :Color Trial Specimen: Banknote.
China, 1945, 5 Yuan, P-389cts, Specimen Color Trial, Black without underprint (listed as
blue in SCWPM) SYS at center with National Sun Bursts at left and right, Red specimen
overprints, “000000” Serial Numbers, back green, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64.
Rare note in any condition and first time seen by cataloger. This is the only example
listed in the PMG census. SBNC.�� Est. $600-1200
101
101 Central Bank of China, ca.1941-45 Uniface Essay Proof Back China.
5 Yuan, Similar to P-389, Unlisted Uniface Back Essay Design missing central vignette
of junks at center and text in middle bottom with date and denomination, Green, sun
bursts on left and right, Printed on smooth white paper with large margins, Plate # 9620
at bottom, appears Gem to Superb Gem Uncirculated with 4 small staple holes on top
left corner. Rare note issued or any format. SBNC�� Est. $500-700
102
102 Central Bank of China, 1949 Essay Specimen Banknote. China, 1949,
500,000 Gold Yuan, Series OOA, P-Unlisted, (Previously given P-425Apef and P-425Apeb
by PMG) (S/M#302-). Uniface front and back specimen banknotes in green, CKS in
middle, Red specimen overprint, “00000” serial numbers and POC. The face is PMG
graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ and the back Choice Unc. 64 EPQ. SBNC.
��Est. $1000-1600
103
103 Farmers Bank of China, 1937 (ND 1940) Third Provisional Issue
Banknote. China, ND (1940 - Old date 1937), 10 Yuan, P-471 (S/M #C290-67), Issued
banknote, printed on Szechuen Provincial Bank, P-S2824. Purple and m/c with building
on front. S/N A0309675, PMG graded Choice Fine 15, with normal wear for the issue.
Rare note in any condition and seldom seen in auction. Only 2 notes are graded in the
PMG census.�� Est. $450-600
104
104 National Industrial Bank ofChina, 1924 1931 “Shanghai” Branch
Issue Pair.Shanghai, China, Lot of 2 notes, Includes 1924,5 Yuan, P-526b S/M#C291-
2a, Red on m/c, Choice Fine to Almost VF, additional markings and overprints; and
1931, 1 Yuan, P-531c S/M# C291-10b, Choice Fine but the corners on the face have ink
thinned possibly from being removed from mounting, both scarce and attractive issues,
ABNC.�� Est. $250-400
105
105 Ningpo Commercial Bank, 1925 “Shanghai Branch” Issue
Banknote. Shanghai, China. $1, P-546A S/M#S107 Issued banknote, Red on black
underprint, bank at center, back is black but is listed as red in the catalog, either a new
variety rarity or a mistake in the SCWPM, deserves further research, S/N C048186O,
PMG graded Very Fine 25, with notation of ink stamp, Rare note in any condition.
GD.��Est. $1000-2000

106
106 Bank of Territorial Development, 1915, “Manchuria” Issued Note
Manchuria, China, issued 20 Cents, P-571, PCGS Currency graded Very Fine 30. Ex-
Ruth W. Hill Collection.�� Est. $350-500
107
107 Interest Bearing Treasury Note, 1920 Issue Banknote. China. 5 Yuan,
P-628b S/M#T185-11b Issued banknote, Gray-green with black overprint at right, S/N
0492136, PMG graded Choice About Uncirculated 58 EPQ, note appears CU with large
even margins, bright colors but the upper right corner tip had 2 small light folds that
keeps this note from Uncirculated. BEPP.�� Est. $120-200
108
108 People’s Bank of China, 1949 Issue Sequential Pair. China. Lot of 2
sequential banknotes, 10,000 Yuan, P-854c, S/M#C282-66, Issued banknotes, Dark green
on light green and light yellow, Roman Numeral Block 3-1-2, S/N 77495925 - 77495926,
Wmk: Triangles, Both are PMG graded About Uncirculated 53. Very attractive notes for
condition with large even margins, bright colors but with note of light stains lightened.
�� Est. $700-1200
109
109 People’s Bank of China, 1949 Issue. China. 10,000 Yuan, P-854c,
S/M#C282-66, Issued banknote, Dark green on light green and light yellow, Roman
Numeral Block 3-1-2, S/N 68105065, Wmk: Triangles, PMG graded About Uncirculated
53. Very attractive note for condition with large even margins.�� Est. $400-600
Extremely desirable
People’s Republic Rarity.
110
110 People’s Bank of China, 1950 Issue Banknote. China, 50,000 Yuan, P-855
KYJ-C157a S/M#C282-, Issued banknote, Combine Harvesting at left, S/N 65136583
Block II I III, WMK: Ryoka, comes with PCGS holder that is not sealed that describes the
note as severely repaired, still attractive and rare in any condition. ��Est. $7000-12500
111
111 People’s Bank of China, 1953 issue. China, 2 Yuan, P-867 S/M#C283-11,
Issued banknote, Green, Block 582, S/N 0316844, Wmk: Stars Wings, PMG graded
Very Fine 30, with note of previously mounted on back with light paper pulls on the
back left side. . �� Est. $250-500
112
112 People’s Bank of China, 1953, Issue Banknote. China, 1953, 3 Yuan,
P-868, S/M#C283-12, Green on light yellow green underprint, Wmk: Star Wings,
S/N 2853671 Block X-V-I, PMG graded Very Fine 25 NET with note of previously
mounted with small paper pull on lower left corner of back and small rust spot. Lovely
note for the grade.��Est. $1000-2000
113
113 People’s Bank of China, 1953, Issue Banknote. China, 1953, 3 Yuan,
P-868, S/M#C283-12, KYJ-C210a, Green on light yellow green underprint, Wmk: Star
Bird Wings, S/N 8083059 Block IV I V, PCGS graded Extremely Fine with notation of
details and restoration. ��Est. $3250-4500

114
114 Peoples Bank of China, 1956 Issue Banknote. China. 1956, 1 Yuan,
P-871 (S/M#C283-40), Issued banknote, Wmk: Open Star, S/N 2203251 Block 213,
PMG graded Very Fine 30 NET with note of previously mounted with light mounting
remnants on back right edge, attractive note. �� Est. $120-240
115
115 Peoples Bank of China, 1956 Issue Banknote. China, 1956, 5 Yuan,
P-872, S/M#C283-43, Issued banknote, Wmk: Open Star, S/N 6999467 Block 543, PMG
graded Extremely Fine 40 with note of previously mounted. Attractive note.�� Est. $450-650
CHINA - People’s Republic
Rarely seen Pre-Printing Paper Fold error.
116
116 People’s Bank of China, 1980 “Printing Error” Issue. China, 10 Yuan,
P-887. Pre-printing paper fold “Printing Error”. Located on the right side of the face,
PMG graded Very Fine 25.��Est. $3000-3500
China - Japanese Puppet Banks
117
117 Central Reserve Bank of China, 1940 Proof Banknote. China, 10 Yuan,
P-J12p S/M#C297-32 Proof Face Banknote, Blue on light green and orange, SYS in
middle, large excess margins, blank back, PMG graded About Uncirculated 55 EPQ.
Rare in this format.�� Est. $350-500
CHINA - REPUBLIC
118
118 Various Vignettes, ND (ca. 1920s-1960s), Quintet of Vignette
Pieces China, group of 5 vignettes and other design elements, includes a piece (ca.
1940) featuring a dragon head; a second piece (ca. 1920) with text elements related to
Peking, Tientsin, Shanghai Leather Company in Central China; a Beijing Banknote
Printing Works advertising card featuring the Great Wall of China; and two pieces
featuring various guilloches and border elements. An interesting group. Uncirculated to
Choice Uncirculated.�� Est. $100-200
CHINA - TAIWAN
119
119 Bank of Taiwan, 1946 Sequential High Grade Banknote Pair.
Taiwan. Lot of 2 sequential notes, Both are 500 Yuan, P-1940, Issued banknote pair,
Red, SYS in middle, bank building at left with car in front, back orange and m/c, S/N’s
BR 933817-933818, Both are PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. Scarce high grade
notes. CPF�� Est. $230-350
120
Taiwan. Lot of 2 sequential notes, Both are 500 Yuan, P-1940, Issued banknote pair, Red,
SYS in middle, bank building at left with car in front, back orange and m/c, S/N’s BR
933819-933820, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ and Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
Scarce high grade notes. CPF�� Est. $280-400

121
Taiwan. Lot of 2 sequential notes, Both are 100 Yuan, P-1941, Issued banknote pair,
Green, SYS in middle, bank building at left without a car in front, back blue and m/c,
S/N’s AG 426723-426724, Both are PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EP. Scarce high
grade notes. FPFT�� Est. $300-500
122
122 Bank ofTaiwan, 1948Sequential HighGrade Banknote Pair.Taiwan.
Lot of 2 sequential notes, Both are 1000 Yuan, P-1942, Issued banknote pair, Blue, SYS
in middle, bank building at left with car in front, back blue and red, S/N’s AM 109435-
109436, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ and Choice About Uncirculated 58
EPQ. Scarce high grade notes. CPF�� Est. $230-325
123
123 Bank ofTaiwan, 1950 Issue High Grade Sequential Banknote Pair.
Kinmen, Taiwan, Lot of two sequential banknotes, both are Issued 10 Cents, P-R103b
(S/M#T74-10b), Blue with SYS in middle, back with bank building, S/N’s AA 403754
403755, both are PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. �� Est. $250-375
124
124 Bank of Taiwan, 1950 Kinmen, Sequential Banknote Pair. Taiwan,
1950, Sequential Banknote Pair, 10 cents - Kinmen, P-R103b S/M#T74-10b, Issued, Blue,
with SYS at center, back blue with bank building, Overprint at middle and at bottom,
S/N’s AA403752-AA403753, Both are PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, rare
sequential banknote pair. CPFT.�� Est. $250-375
125
125 Bank ofTaiwan, 1950-51 Issue Sequential BanknoteTrio. Taiwan. lot
of 3 sequential notes, all are 10 cents, P-R103b, Issued banknotes, Vertical, blue, SYS at
top, back blue, Overprints in middle, All are Uncirculated to CU condition or better.
S/N’s AA 403705; 403706; 403707, Attractive notes with large even margins, sharp
corners and bright fresh colors. Scarce notes in high condition. 8 Character Chinese
Printer Imprint.�� Est. $300-400
126
(S/M#T74-11), brown on pink underprint with SYS in middle, back with bank building,
S/N’s AA 827028 827029, both are Choice to Gem Uncirculated. Printer CPF. Est. $450-600

127
128
China - Foreign Banks
129
129 Bank of India, Australia China, 1922 “Shanghai” Branch Issue
Banknote. Shanghai, China. 1st September 1922, $5, P-S184 S/M#Y11-30c, Issued
banknote, Green on pink and red underprint, Supported arms middle, back green, S/N
F/S334430, PMG graded Choice Extremely Fine 45 NET with note of small rust spots
and stains, WWS, Scarce in this high of grade. ��Est. $1000-1500
Historic and possibly unique Discovery “Harbin” branch issue specimen.
130
130 Chinese-American Bank of Commerce, 1920 “Harbin” Branch Issue Rarity. Harbin, China. $5, P-S231s1, S/M#C271-3.5b, Specimen banknote (Issued banknote with
regular Serial Number used as Specimen), Black on m/c, Statue of Liberty at right. arms at left, large circular m/c cycloid engraving in middle, back green with black signatures in English, Black
“Harbin” printed on bottom and red serial numbers, 4 POC’s, 4 purple Chinese overprints and diagonal SPECIMEN overprint in middle, PMG graded Very Fine 30 with note of small pin holes on
the top right. There are no listed examples of this note in the PMG census and no recorded sales of this note ever in Track Price. ABNC. Extremely rare and possibly unique “Harbin” Branch
Issue rarity. �� Est. $25000-35000

131
131 Chinese-American Bank ofCommerce, 1920 Proof Face Essay Banknote. China, $5, P-S236p Unlisted Essay design, S/M#271-3, Banknote face, Black on white india paper
on large card, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. The PMG holder has the wrong attribution. It is a different design then anything listed in the SCWPM. ABNC.��Est. $900-1800
Exciting Deutsch-Asiatische Bank Note Pair rarely offered at auction. The Kiau Chau
issued example is the finest offered at auction and is sure to attract serious bidding.
132
132 Deutsch-Asiatische Bank, 1907 “Peking” Branch High Grade Rarity. Peking, China. 5 Taels, P-S280r S/M#T101-11b, Remainder Banknote, Black and brown on light blue
undertint, Germania at right, back same colors with facing Germania cameo’s on left and right, S/N 01560, PMG graded Uncirculated 64. Amazing note rarely seen this nice and missing from
most advanced collections. Tied with finest known of the 8 graded. �� Est. $17000-22000
133
133 Deutsch-Asiatische Bank, 1907, “Tsingtau” Branch Issue Rarity. Tsingtau, Kiau Chau. $1, P-1a S/M#T101-40, Issued banknote, Blue on rose underprint, Germania at right,
arms at top left, coiled dragon lower left, back brown and rose with m/c underprint, cameo portraits at left and right. S/N 35238, Wmk: 8 Cornered Cross flower, PMG graded Very Fine 20 with
note of paper pulls, possibly from previous mounting on top middle, Rare and very attractive note. GD. �� Est. $8000-16000

134
134 International Banking Corp., 1910 “Peking Branch” Issued
Banknote. Peking, China, 1910, $10, P-S414 S/M#M10-22, issued Banknote, Black
on m/c, Eagle and globes in middle, back green with same vignette, S/N 199242, PMG
graded Very Fine 20, Scarce note issued, ABNC. �� Est. $600-1200
135
135 International Banking Corporation, 1905 Specimen Shanghai
Issue. Shanghai, China, 1905, $10, P-S420s (S/M #M10-3), Specimen banknote, Brown
on m/c with eagle flanked by 2 globes on face, back orange with same vignette. Choice
Uncirculated. Rare and popular note that came from a Shanghai, China subsidiary of
National City Bank which is presently today’s Citibank. ABNC.��Est. $1000-1800
CHINA - FOREIGN BANKS
136
136 International Banking Corporation, 1919 Issue Banknote. Shanghai,
China, 1919. $1, P-S423a, S/M #M10-50a. Issued banknote. Orange on m/c on face and
green back. 2 printed signatures. Eagle between 2 globes, graffiti on face, S/N 211388.
Fine condition with wear and handling and one small ink pull on back. ABNC. Est. $220-300
Foreign Banknotes
137
137 Russo-Asiatic Bank, ND 1917 “Harbin” Issue. China, 50 Kopeks, P-S473a,
S/M#O5-100, Issued banknote, Locomotive at left, S/N 063997, PMG graded Choice
Uncirculated 63 EPQ, attractive note rarely seen this nice. ABNC.�� Est. $120-240
138
138 Russo-Asiatic Bank, 1917 Harbin Issue. Harbin, China, 1917, 1 Ruble,
P-S474a. (S/M #05-101), Issued banknote, train on back, PMG graded Choice
Uncirculated 64 EPQ. Attractive railroad related banknote written entirely in Russian.
ABNC.�� Est. $180-250
139
139 Sino-Scandinavian Bank, 1922 “Peking” Issue. China, Lot of 2 notes,
Includes 1922, Peking, 5 Yuan, Issued, Fine condition; 1922 “Peking” 10 Yuan, VF
condition with graffiti. BEPP. �� Est. $120-200
CHINA - PROVINCIAL BANKS
140
140 Kiangsi Provincial Bank, 1949 Banknote Trio. China, Lot of 3 notes,
includes 10 cents; 20 cents and 50 cents, P-S1089C; S1089D; and S1089E, all are
Uncirculated to Gem Uncirculated with bright colors, sharp corners and fresh crisp
appearance. Scarce in this high of grade.�� Est. $140-250

141
141 Provincial Bank of Chihli, 1926 Issue. Tientsin, China, 10 cents, P-S1285
(S/M#C163-70), Issued banknote, Violet on Brown on m/c underprint, Great Wall at
right, S/N 1709830, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ condition. Very attractive
note with exceptional centering.�� Est. $150-300
142
142 Provincial Bank of Chihli, 1926 Issue Banknote. Tientsin, China. 20
Cents, P-S1286 S/M#C163-71, Issued banknote, Gray-green with purple underprint,
Great Wall at right, back purple, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64.�� Est. $75-130
143
143 Provincial Bank of Chihli, 1926 Issue. Tientsin, China, 20 cents, P-S1286
(S/M#C163-71), Issued banknote, Green on m/c underprint, Great Wall at right, S/N
1501870, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ condition. Very attractive note with
exceptional centering.�� Est. $140-280
144
144 Provincial Bank of Chihli, 1926 “Hsuchow/Tientsin” Branch Issue.
Tientsin, China, 1 Yuan, P-S1288b (S/M#C163-80b), Issued banknote, purple on
m/c underprint, archway in the middle, S/N 0093686, PMG graded Choice Fine 15
condition. Very rare branch issue note. BEPP.�� Est. $200-400
145
145 Tsintao City Agriculture Industrial Bank, ND (1933 - Old Date
1924) Issued Banknote. China, 100 Coppers, P-S1302C S/M#C195-2, Issued
Banknote, red on light green underprint, large building in middle, back red, Overprinted
on P-1302G, S/N 0385135, PMG graded Very Fine 25 NET with note of large split
middle top, Rare note in any condition. Only 2 previous examples of this note, both
in lesser condition were auctioned in the last 5 years and no other examples have been
graded in the PMG census. Very possibly the finest known for this scarce note.�� Est. $550-750
146
146 Kwang Sing Co., 1924 “Without Place Name” Issued Banknote.
China, $10, P-S1603c S/M#H7-75d, Red on m/c, S/N A427786, PMG graded Choice
Uncirculated 63. ABNC.�� Est. $525-750
147
147 Hunan Treasury, 1920 Issued Banknote. China, 1920, 5 Yuan, P-S2018
S/M#H166-3, Issued banknote, Orange on m/c, S/N 0098146, PMG graded About
Uncirculated 50, with note of small tear and a small stain on the top right border.
Printer: HDDP. Scarce note.�� Est. $300-500
148
148 Provincial Bank of Kwang Tung Province, 1918 “Exchange Note”
Specimen. Canton, China, $1, P-S2401s S/M#K55-20, Blue on m/c face, green back,
CU to Gem Uncirculated condition, Rare as a specimen, ABNC.�� Est. $375-550
149
149 Provincial Bank of KwangTung Province, 1922 “Exchange Notes”
Specimen Pair. Canton, China, Lot of 2 notes, Includes 20 cents, P-S2407s
S/M#K55-30, Black face, m/c back, Unc. To CU; and 50 cents, P-S2408s S/M#K55-31,
Orange face, m/c back, AU condition due to a light horizontal fold, Specimen banknote
pair, ABNC.�� Est. $350-500

150
150 Kwangtung Provincial Bank, 1935 “:Without Branch” Specimen
Banknote China, 1935. 10 cents, Without Branch, P-S2436s1 S/M#K56-30a,
Specimen banknote, SYS at right, Red on m/c, back red, Specimen overprints, POC’s,
PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, ABNC.�� Est. $150-250
151
151 Kwangtung Provincial Bank, 1935 “Green Signature” Issue
Specimen. China, 1935, 20 cts, P-S2437s2 (S/M #K56-32a), Green on light green and
m/c, With green signatures, Specimen, POC. PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated
67 EPQ, ABNC. �� Est. $250-375
152
152 KwangtungProvincialBank,1935“WithoutBranchorSignatures”
Specimen Banknote. China, 1935, 20 cts, P-S2437s1 (S/M #K56-32a), Green
on light green and m/c, Without Place Name, No Signatures, Specimen, POC. PMG
graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ, ABNC.�� Est. $250-375
153
153 Kwangtung Provincial Bank, 1935 Swatow Issue Specimen. China,
1935, 20 cts, P-S2437s4 (S/M #K56-32c), Green on light green and m/c, Swatow Branch,
Specimen, POC. PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, ABNC.�� Est. $180-280
154
154 Pei-Yang Tientsin Bank, ND (ca.1910) Remainder Banknote.
Tientsin, China. $3, P-S2527 S/M#P35-11, Remainder, green and m/c, facing dragons
top center, S/N 092135, PMG graded About Uncirculated 50 NET. Scarce note and very
attractive. BWC. ��Est. $5000-7000
155
155 Provincial bank of Shantung, 1925 “Tsinan” Branch Issue Trio.
Tsinan, China, Lot of 3 notes, P-S2757-2759Includes 1 Yuan; 5 Yuan and 10 Yuan notes,
All are VF to Choice VF. The 5 and 10 Yuan have red Chinese overprints on face.
Attractive and scarce. ABNC. (Ex-Alexander I. Pogrebetsky Family Archives).�� Est. $350-500
156
156 Bank of Manchuria, 1921 Specimen Bank Note. Harbin, China. 1 Yuan,
P-S2927s2 S/M#T214-120, Specimen banknote, Orange on m/c, temple in middle, back
printed in English and Russian, Specimen overprint, POC’s, PMG graded 63 Choice
Uncirculated EPQ. Scarce note. ABNC.�� Est. $500-750
157
157 Provincial Bank of the Three Eastern Provinces, 1929 Issue
Specimen. Three Eastern Provinces, China. November 1929. 1 Yuan, P-S2962s1,
(S/M #T214-190c). Specimen banknote, black and m/c face with pavilion in center and
black back. Red specimen overprint, “00000” serial numbers and POC’s. Choice to Gem
Uncirculated. ABNC. Scarce note in exceptional grade.�� Est. $350-500

158
158 Provincial Bank of the Three Eastern Provinces, 1929 Tientsin
Issue Specimen. Three Eastern Provinces, China. November 1929. 5 Yuan,
P-S2963s1, (S/M #T214-191c). Specimen banknote, brown and m/c face with pavilion
by pool in center and brown back. Red specimen overprint, “00000” serial numbers and
POC’s. Choice to Gem Uncirculated. ABNC. Scarce note in exceptional grade.� Est. $450-600
159
159 Provincial Bank of the Three Eastern Provinces, 1929 Tientsin
Issue Specimen. Three Eastern Provinces, China. November 1929. 10 Yuan,
P-S2964s1, (S/M #T214-192c). Specimen banknote, Green and m/c face with pavilion
by pool in center and green back. Red specimen overprint, “00000” serial numbers and
POC’s. Choice to Gem Uncirculated with large even margin, sharp corner and bright
colors. ABNC. Scarce note in exceptional grade.�� Est. $500-750
China - Communist Banks
160
160 Honan Province Treasury, 1920’s No Date Provisional Issue. China,
1 Yuan, P-S3855 (Overprint on P-S2985) (S/M#H60-1), Issued banknote, Large red
overprint on face, green with portrait of man at center, back red and blue, S/N 0870121,
Uncirculated to CU condition, scarce note in high grade with only 8 graded total by
PMG. Only priced in XF in SCWPM. (Pogrebetsky Family Archives, Part 2)�� Est. $350-500
161
161 Honan Province Treasury, 1920’s No Date Provisional Issue. China,
1 Yuan, P-S3855 (Overprint on P-S2985) (S/M#H60-1), Issued banknote, Large red
overprint on face, green with portrait of man at center, back red and blue, S/N 0870553,
AU to Uncirculated condition, scarce note. (Pogrebetsky Family Archives)�� Est. $300-400
162
162 Chinese Soviet Republic National Bank, 1932, Issued Banknote
Pair. China, Lot of 2 notes, Includes issued 5 Fen, P-S3250, S/M#C-274-1, Fine
condition. Also included is a Soviet Bank issue 1 Fen, About Fine condition.�� Est. $120-200
163
163 Hunan-Kiangsi Branch of National Bank of the Soviet Republic of
China, 1 Jiao 1933. 中華蘇維埃共和國國家銀行湘贛省分行1933
年壹角 China, A rare banknote issued by a provincial branch of the national bank of
the communist government in the Chinese civil war era. The front shows a globe and
the Party emblem in center, and “One Jiao” on sides. Signatures are possibly of the bank
managers. Bottom indicates “ten jiao could be exchanged to a silver dollar”. Back shows
a picture of tower, and a year of 1933. The serial number is difficult to read. A red seal
on the back is also unreadable. Fine condition grade. 國共內戰時期蘇區地方銀行所
發行之紙幣一角。正面中央為地球及党徽，簽名或為銀行經理。下方有“拾
角兑銀壹元”。背面主景為寶塔，序列號难以辨认。同時顯示面值，及年號
1933年。背面之红色印章亦难以辨认。七五品。�� Est. $450-600
164
164 Bank of Central China, 1948 Issue Banknote. China, 200 yuan, P-S3402
S/M#H180-71, Issued banknote, Brown on light beige, wood cutters on right, back
blue, S/N A0089439, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ. Only 6 notes are graded
in the PMG census. Rare note in any condition.�� Est. $600-1200
165
165 Pei Hai Bank of China, 1948 “Shantung” Issue Banknote. Shantung,
China, 500 Yuan, P-S3622A S/M#P21-112, Issued banknote, brown on yellow, S/N
G9406364, PMG graded About Uncirculated 50 EPQ, Only 5 notes graded in the PMG
census with only 2 notes graded higher. �� Est. $180-250

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