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Auction: 25360 - The 360th Anniversary Sale
Lot: 39

(x) ONE OF THE EARLIEST HONG KONG $1 BANKNOTES

PMG 35 Choice Very Fine | Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, $1, 1.3.1886, Serial Number 576839, black on deckle paper, denominations in Chinese and English in orange at centre, arms at centre, hand-signed accountant signature, printed Chief Manager Thomas Jackson signature, reverse orange, (Pick 114, Boon-14).
Iconic, very fine, in PMG holder graded 35 Choice Very Fine (Cert. #2435592-005).

Due to a shortage of silver, the bank was permitted to issue $1 banknotes, making this one of the earliest Hong Kong $1 banknotes. Highly important to Hong Kong financial history where HSBC remains one of the three banks to issue paper money.


https://www.pmgnotes.com/certlookup/2435592-005/35/

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Estimate
£6,000 to £8,000

Starting price
£3000