Auction #15 - Archives International Sale of Banknotes and Coins

Bank of China, 1913 Issue Production Proof Essay. 1913. $5, P-31 Unlisted essay production proof (PMG designated this P-26 by mistake), Portrait of Emperor Huang-ti at left and Gazebo on right with no borders or under prints, back blank. Top margin has label engraved on plate "$5 Face - Ta ChÕing Government Bank". Evidently the Ta-ChÕing note was altered to the Bank of China, P-31, but the title was not changed on the plate.PMG graded Uncirculated 60 NET with note of previously mounted with light glue remnants on back. Rare if not unique archival production proof of this rare issue. The lowest catalog value on any issue from the 1913, $5 series is $900 in Fine condition. A treasure for the China specialist. ABNC.
Estimate HK$ 5,500 - 10,000.