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GELDERSATZ-MARKEN/-SCHEINE - TAIWAN: T'ai Nan "Official" Silver Notes, 18955 Dollar (silver)S/M #T63-21 (From the second series:Kuan Y'in Ch'ien P'iao Tzung Chu)ANOTHER RARE CHINESE HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTThis one-sided, $5, Blue, Block Printed note is the companion piece to the previous second series bill. And it, too, seems to bring with it the events of the 19th century war between Japan and China, thus making it all the more poignant and heartfelt a touchstone of the past for any collector lucky enough to have one. The condition of this piece, like its $1 brother, is breathtaking. Another Show Piece.Light Staining and Use.Very Fine++, Estimated Market Value 1.500-2.000 € (M) Catalog Price 800,00