Auction #15 - Archives International Sale of Banknotes and Coins

Provincial Bank of Chihli, 1926 Hsuchow/Tientsin Branch Rarity. 1 Yuan, P-S1288b (S/M#C163-80b), Issued banknote, Violet-Brown on m/c underprint, city gate at center, S/N 0066834, Appears Choice VG but evidently split vertically in middle with hinge or tape reinforcement. Rare note in any condition and the first time seen and offered by us. Printer: BEPA. Rare note missing from most advanced collections even in this lower condition. None have been previously graded in the PMG census.
Estimate HK$ 900 - 1,800.