June 2026 Hong Kong SAR Premier Collectors Choice

Lot: 30001 - (t) CHINA--EMPIRE. Ming Dynasty Circulating Note Issue. 1 Kuan, 1368-99. P-AA10. S/M#T36-20. PMG Very Fine 30.

An iconic Ming Dynasty note seen here as a VF example. PMG Comments: "Large Tear"

Lot: 30002 - (t) CHINA--EMPIRE. Ch'ing Dynasty. 500 Cash, 1855 (Yr. 5). P-A1c. S/M#T6-20. PCGS Banknote Choice Extremely Fine 45.

A relatively scarce 500 cash in mid grade. A problem free note with just normal brush pen annotations to report.

Lot: 30003 - (t) CHINA--EMPIRE. Ch'ing Dynasty. 500 Cash, 1857 (Yr. 7). P-A1e. S/M#T6-40. PMG About Uncirculated 55.

Nice high grade example of a popular Qing note. PMG Comments: "Spindle Hole at Issue"

Lot: 30004 - (t) CHINA--EMPIRE. Ch'ing Dynasty. 500 Cash, 1857 (Yr. 7). P-A1e. S/M#T6-40. Fine.

Relatively scarce 500 denomination. Sold as seen, no returns, viewing highly recommended.

Lot: 30005 - (t) CHINA--EMPIRE. Ch'ing Dynasty. 1500 Cash, 1854 (Yr. 4). P-A3a. S/M#T6-12. Fine.

Scarce denomination with multiple brush pen annotations and red hand stamps on the reverse. Strong historical flavour. Sold as seen, no returns, viewing highly recommended.

Lot: 30006 - (t) CHINA--EMPIRE. Ch'ing Dynasty. 2000 Cash, 1854 (Yr. 4). P-A4b. S/M#T6-13. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ.

Lovely Qing note in 63-EPQ. Although common in nature, they are quite rare in this grade. PMG Comments "Spindle Hole at Issue."

Lot: 30007 - (t) CHINA--EMPIRE. Ch'ing Dynasty. 2000 Cash, 1857 (Yr. 7). P-A4e. S/M#T6-42. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.

Nice uncirculated example with light hints of paper ageing to prevent and EPQ status. PMG Comments "Spindle Hole at Issue."

Lot: 30008 - (t) CHINA--EMPIRE. Ch'ing Dynasty. 2000 Cash, 1858 (Yr. 8). P-A4f. S/M#T6-51. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ.

Lovely Qing note in 63-EPQ. Although common in nature, they are quite rare in this grade. PMG Comments "Spindle Hole at Issue."

Lot: 30009 - (t) CHINA--EMPIRE. Ch'ing Dynasty. 2000 Cash, 1858 (Yr. 8). P-A4f. S/M#T6-51. PMG About Uncirculated 55.

A fresh and handsome looking example with light handling. Strong blue inks throughout. PMG Comments: "Spindle Hole at Issue" and " Corner Stain"

Lot: 30010 - (t) CHINA--EMPIRE. Ch'ing Dynasty. 2000 Cash, 1859 (Yr. 9). P-A4g. S/M#T6-60. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.

Excellent Qing note in 64-EPQ and bested by just one in 65-EPQ. Although common in nature, they are very rare in this grade.

Lot: 30011 - (t) CHINA--EMPIRE. Ch'ing Dynasty. 10,000 Cash, 1857 (Yr. 7). P-A6a. S/M#T6-44. Descending Ladder Serial Number. PMG Extremely Fine 40.

Kiangsu, Guo prefix, descending ladder serial number 4321. An early higher denomination 10,000 Cash note, with terrific quality of the bordering design with vivid detail. Light even circulation throughout with problem free paper. PMG Comments: "Spindle Holes at Issue"

Lot: 30012 - CHINA--EMPIRE. Imperial Bank of China. 1 Tael, 22.1.1898. P-A46a. S/M#C293-2a. Repeater Serial Number. PMG Very Fine 20.

Shanghai. PMG Comments "Minor Rust, Annotations."

Lot: 30013 - CHINA--EMPIRE. Kai Yuan Bank. 1 Dollar, 1903. P-Unlisted. Remainder. PMG About Uncirculated 55.

Tientsin. Exquisitely designed Qing era note from this scarce issuer.

Lot: 30014 - CHINA--REPUBLIC. Bank of Agriculture and Commerce. 10 Yuan, ND (1926). P-A120s4a. S/M#N23-12. Front Specimen. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.

Tientsin. Printed by ABNC. Rare, uniface obverse specimen and the only example graded by PMG to date. PMG Comments "Restoration."

Lot: 30015 - CHINA--REPUBLIC. Commercial Bank of China. 5 Dollars, 15.1.1920. P-3b. S/M#C293-42. PMG Choice Extremely Fine 45.

Shanghai. An example of this lovely God of Wealth design in mid grade. PMG Comments "Minor Discoloration, Pinhole."

Lot: 30016 - CHINA--REPUBLIC. Commercial Bank of China. 5 Dollars, 1926. P-9. S/M#C293-50. PMG Very Fine 30.

Shanghai. Nice, solid VF example showing even circulation. The Chinese character 'Wu' is officially overprinted in red. PMG Comments "Ink."

Lot: 30017 - CHINA--REPUBLIC. Bank of China. 1 Dollar, 1.6.1912. P-25i. S/M#C294-30i. PMG Choice Fine 15.

Kiangsu. An extremely rare branch name that is encountered by the cataloguer for the first time. Although PMG lists a total of seven notes graded, there is no information on this type being sold, and so it is deemed extremely rare.

Lot: 30018 - CHINA--REPUBLIC. Bank of China. 1 Dollar, 1.6.1912. P-25s. S/M#C294-30r. PMG Choice Very Fine 35.

Yunnan. Green and multicolour, Huangdi at left, hillside village at right. A neat and virtually problem free example of this extremely popular series. PMG Comments "Minor Stains."

Lot: 30019 - CHINA--REPUBLIC. Bank of China. 1 Yuan, 1918. P-51gs. S/M#C294-100e. Specimen. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.

Hankow.

Lot: 30020 - CHINA--REPUBLIC. Lot of (2). Bank of China. 1 & 10 Dollars, 1918. P-51qs & 53ps. S/M#C294-100r & S/M#C294-102r. Specimens. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 to Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.

Tientsin.

Lot: 30021 - (t) CHINA--REPUBLIC. Lot of (4) in Booklet. Bank of China. 1 & 10 Yuan, 1937 & ND. P-Unlisted. Uncirculated.

Designed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Uniface obverse and reverse pairs of hand-painted, unadopted designs for the 1 and 5 Yuan of the 1937 Bank of China series. Ornately designed, showing a Chinese gazebo at left and a watermark of the same at right. Housed in their original folder from the BEPP. Exquisite and unique!

Lot: 30022 - CHINA--REPUBLIC. Lot of (2). Bank of China. 5 Yuan, ND (1941). P-92s1 & 92s2. S/M#C294-261. Front & Back Specimens. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.

A scarce uniface front and back pair in UNC grade.

Lot: 30023 - CHINA--REPUBLIC. Bank of China. 10 Yuan, 1941. P-94a. S/M#C294-264. PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58.

Scarce type note.

Lot: 30024 - CHINA--REPUBLIC. Bank of Communications. 20 Cents, 1.1.1927. P-143b. S/M#C126-183b. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.

Shanghai. A radiant small change note from the Bank of Communications. Attractive and desirable at this grade level.

Lot: 30025 - CHINA--REPUBLIC. Bank of Communications. 5 Yuan, 1931 (ND 1935). P-150. S/M#C126-232. PCGS Banknote About Uncirculated 50.

Overprint on P-532. Galloping horse on clouds at centre. Rare in this high grade.

Lot: 30026 - CHINA--REPUBLIC. Bank of Communications. 500 Yuan, 1941. P-163. S/M#C126-263. PMG Extremely Fine 40 EPQ.

Blue on light green, ship at dockside at centre, reverse blue, electrical towers. An excellent mid grade example of this key note in the series, especially with the highly sought after EPQ status.

Lot: 30027 - CHINA--REPUBLIC. Bank of Communications. 500 Yuan, 1941. P-163. S/M#C126-263. PMG Extremely Fine 40 EPQ.

Blue on light green, ship at dockside at centre, reverse blue, electrical towers. An excellent mid grade example of this key note in the series, especially with the highly sought after EPQ status.

Lot: 30028 - CHINA--REPUBLIC. Central Bank of China. 5 Dollars, 1923. P-174s. S/M#C305-7. Specimen. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.

Lovely gem example of this scarce type. In SECOND TOP POP bested by just one example in 67-EPQ.

Lot: 30029 - CHINA--REPUBLIC. Lot of (3). Central Bank of China. 1, 5, & 10 Dollars, 1926. P-182c, 183c, & 184c. Very Fine to Very Fine 30.

Hankow. Scarce trio, especially the 10 Dollar note.

Lot: 30030 - CHINA--REPUBLIC. Central Bank of China. 100 Dollars, 1926. P-184Bs. S/M#C305. Specimen. PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58.

Printed by ABNC. Red specimen overprint with two punch cancellations. The highest denomination of this series, and it is doubtful whether any issued notes exist. Even specimens are rare, with only eight graded by PMG.

Lot: 30031 - CHINA--REPUBLIC. Central Bank of China. 2 Yuan, 1941. P-231. S/M#C300-151. Solid #1's. PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58.

Printed by De La Rue. Superb solid serial number on this unusually denominated 2 Yuan note. Extremely rare.

Lot: 30032 - (t) CHINA--REPUBLIC. Central Bank of China. 10,000 Yuan, 1947. P-314. S/M#C300-313. Solid #3's. PMG About Uncirculated 50.

Rare and desirable solid serial number 3 on this small size 'Mountain and Water' 10,000 Yuan. The first time encountered by the cataloguer.

Lot: 30033 - CHINA--REPUBLIC. Pack of (100). Central Bank of China. 50 Customs Gold Units, 1930. P-329. Mixed Grades.

Shanghai. Serial numbers DF010501-600. Sold as seen, no returns, viewing highly recommended, no returns.

Lot: 30034 - CHINA--REPUBLIC. Central Bank of China. 5000 Customs Gold Units, 1948. P-360. S/M#C301-65. Solid #4's. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.

Extremely solid serial on this CGU note. One of the highest grades encountered.

Lot: 30035 - (t) CHINA--REPUBLIC. Central Bank of China. 100 Yuan, 1948. P-407. S/M#C302-44. Solid #5's. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.

Double 'BB' prefix solid serial number 5. Extremely rare solid serial number on this 100 Gold Yuan note. Just a touch of paper ageing prevents the notes from the higher grades.

Lot: 30036 - (t) CHINA--REPUBLIC. Lot of (2). Central Bank of China. 1 & 5 Cents, 1949. P-428 & 429. S/M#C304-1 & S/M#C304-2. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 to Choice Uncirculated 64.

Chungking. Pair of 1 and 5 Cents from the Silver Dollar series. Scarce in the unc grades.

Lot: 30037 - (t) CHINA--REPUBLIC. Lot of (2). Central Bank of China. 10 Yuan, 1944. P-Unlisted. S/M#C300. Front & Back Printer's Models. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.

Produced by ABNC: A gorgeous uniface pairing of an unadopted design for 10 Yuan, 1944. Unique. The obverse is orange with a light yellow-green underprint, Sun Yat Sen at centre. The reverse is predominantly orange-brown, with the Forbidden City at the centre. Both sides feature a mix of collage and hand-painted elements, resulting in a fine, exquisite design. The cataloguer observes that the last notes printed by ABNC for the Central Bank were around 1928, and these models could be a strong attempt to win back the printing contracts for the company. Unfortunately, the Central Bank never engaged the ABNC again, and the printing was awarded to Security Banknotes Company, Waterlow and Sons, De La Rue and a handful of local Chinese printers.

Lot: 30038 - (t) CHINA--REPUBLIC. Lot of (2). Central Bank of China. 10 Yuan, 1944-45. P-Unlisted. S/M#C300. Front & Back Printer's Models. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 to Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.

Produced by ABNC: A handsome uniface pairing of an unadopted design for 10 Yuan, 1944. Unique. The obverse is orange with a light yellow-green underprint, Sun Yat Sen at centre. The reverse is blue and black, contemporary Chinese building at centre.

Lot: 30039 - (t) CHINA--REPUBLIC. Lot of (2). Central Bank of China. 10 Yuan, ND. P-Unlisted. S/M#C300. Back Printer's Models. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.

Produced by an unknown printer. An attractive uniface pairing of an unadopted design for 10 Yuan, undated. Unique. Both sides are brown. The obverse shows a prosperous industrial town at the centre, the reverse a simple design showing the bank title, denomination and signatories.

Lot: 30040 - (t) CHINA--REPUBLIC. Central Bank of China. 10 Yuan, 1944. P-Unlisted. Front Printer's Model. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.

Uniface obverse printer's model for an unissued design by British American Banknote Company, 1944, orange on yellow, Sun Yat Sen at left, Chinese character 'Shi' at each corner. A collage of partially hand drawn and printed elements. Fine workmanship and unique. PMG Comments "Minor Foreign Substance."

Lot: 30041 - (t) CHINA--REPUBLIC. Central Bank of China. 20 Yuan, 1944. P-Unlisted. Printer's Model. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.

A uniface obverse printer's model of an unissued design for 20 yuan, c.1944. Blue, Chinese building at centre, 'Er Shi' at upper left and right. A collage of hand drawn and printed elements. Exquisite workmanship and a lovely design. Unique.

Lot: 30042 - (t) CHINA--REPUBLIC. Lot of (2). Central Bank of China. 20 Yuan, ND. P-Unlisted. S/M#C300. Back Printer's Models. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.

Produced by an unknown printer. A lovely uniface pairing of an unadopted design for 20 Yuan, undated. Unique. The obverse in blue and black, a contemporary Chinese building at the centre, the reverse blue, a simple design showing the bank title, denomination and signatories.

Lot: 30043 - (t) CHINA--REPUBLIC. Central Bank of China. 20 Yuan, 1944. P-Unlisted. Front Printer's Model. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.

Uniface obverse printer's model for an unissued design by British American Banknote Company, 1944, green on yellow-green, Sun Yat Sen at left, Chinese character 'Er Shi' at each corner. A collage of partially hand drawn and printed elements. Fine workmanship and unique.

Lot: 30044 - (t) CHINA--REPUBLIC. Central Bank of China. 50 Yuan, c.1944. P-Unlisted. Printer's Model. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.

A uniface obverse printer's model of an unissued design for 50 yuan, c.1944. Purple, industrial complex at centre, 'Wu Shi' at upper left and right. A collage of hand drawn and printed elements. Exquisite workmanship and a lovely design. Unique.

Lot: 30045 - (t) CHINA--REPUBLIC. Lot of (2). Central Bank of China. 50 Yuan, ND. P-Unlisted. S/M#C300. Back Printer's Models. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 to Choice Uncirculated 64.

Produced by an unknown printer. A marvelous uniface pairing of an unadopted design for 50 Yuan, undated. Unique. The obverse in purple and black, a prosperous riverside city scene at the centre, the reverse purple, a simple design showing the bank title, denomination and signatories.

Lot: 30046 - (t) CHINA--REPUBLIC. Central Bank of China. 100 Yuan, 1944. P-Unlisted. S/M#C300. Front Printer's Models. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.

Produced by ABNC. An excellent uniface obverse of an unadopted design for 100 Yuan, undated. Unique. Brown on light pink, Sun Yat Sen at centre, denomination in Chinese left and right.

Lot: 30047 - (t) CHINA--REPUBLIC. Central Bank of China. 100 Yuan, 1944. P-Unlisted. S/M#C300. Front Printer's Models. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.

Produced by ABNC. A superb uniface obverse of an unadopted design for 100 Yuan, undated. Unique. Brown on pale green yellow, Sun Yat Sen at left. Similar to the 100 Yuan issued by Security Banknote Company at the time.

Lot: 30048 - (t) CHINA--REPUBLIC. Central Bank of China. 100 Yuan, c.1944. P-Unlisted. Printer's Model. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.

A uniface obverse printer's model of an unissued design for 100 yuan, c.1944. Red, hydro-electric plant at centre, 'Yi Bai' at upper left and right. A collage of hand drawn and printed elements. Exquisite workmanship and a lovely design. Unique.

Lot: 30049 - (t) CHINA--REPUBLIC. Central Bank of China. 300 Yuan, 1944. P-Unlisted. Front Printer's Model. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.

Uniface obverse printer's model for an unissued design by British American Banknote Company, 1944, black on multicolour, Sun Yat Sen at centre, Chinese character 'San Bai' at each corner. A collage of partially hand drawn and printed elements. An extremely unusual denomination and no issued 300 Yuan note were issued by any of the national or quasi-national banknotes for circulation. Exquisite workmanship, unique and interesting.

Lot: 30050 - (t) CHINA--REPUBLIC. Ningpo Commercial Bank. 5 Dollars, 1.9.1920. P-541cts. S/M#S107-12. Color Trial Specimen. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.

Shanghai. An extremely rare colour trial in jet black on the obverse and brown on the reverse, with exactly the same design as the true colour specimen in the adjacent lot. Only four examples graded by PMG at the time of writing, not surprising given the scarcity of these colour trials in the marketplace. PMG Comments "Previously Mounted."

Lot: 30051 - (t) CHINA--REPUBLIC. Nan Mei Exchange Co. 5 Yuan, ND (1911). P-Unlisted. Private Issue, Remainder. PMG Extremely Fine 40.

Hanjiang, Putian, Fujian Province. Rare local exchange note.

Lot: 30052 - (t) CHINA--PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC. People's Bank of China. 1 Yuan, 1948. P-800a. S/M#C282. PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58.

Farmer and Factory Worker.

Lot: 30053 - (t) CHINA--PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC. People's Bank of China. 5 Yuan, 1948. P-802a. S/M#C282. PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58.

Sheep Herd. Just a touch of circulation and handling on an otherwise problem free example.

Lot: 30054 - (t) CHINA--PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC. People's Bank of China. 10 Yuan, 1949. P-815b. S/M#C282. PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58.

Wood Sawing and Ploughing.

Lot: 30055 - (t) CHINA--PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC. People's Bank of China. 10 Yuan, 1949. P-816a. S/M#C282. PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58.

Farmer and Factory Worker.

Lot: 30056 - (t) CHINA--PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC. People's Bank of China. 20 Yuan, 1949. P-823a. S/M#C282. PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58.

Agricultural Occupation. Lightly handled example and with deep, inviting colours.

Lot: 30057 - (t) CHINA--PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC. People's Bank of China. 20 Yuan, 1949. P-823a. S/M#C282. PMG Very Fine 30.

Agricultural Occupations.

Lot: 30058 - (t) CHINA--PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC. People's Bank of China. 20 Yuan, 1949. P-824a. S/M#C282. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.

Mine Cart. A delightful small-sized note with contrasting, yet pleasing, light green and dark blue colours. The central vignette of coal mine workers highlights the importance that the newly founded People's Republic placed on industrial workers. Although not exactly a rare type, it is still fairly elusive and indeed well sought after in the UNC-EPQ grades.

Lot: 30059 - (t) CHINA--PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC. People's Bank of China. 20 Yuan, 1949. P-824a. S/M#C282. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.

Mine Cart. An uncirculated example with minor marks near the upper border. PMG Comments "Minor Foreign Substance."

Lot: 30060 - (t) CHINA--PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC. People's Bank of China. 50 Yuan, 1949. P-826a. S/M#C282. PMG Choice Very Fine 35.

Blue Train. A solid VF example of this scarce type.

Lot: 30061 - (t) CHINA--PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC. People's Bank of China. 50 Yuan, 1949. P-827a. S/M#C282. PMG Very Fine 30 Net. Margin Reconstructed, Minor Repair.

Red Train. A relatively scarcer type. PMG Comments "Margin Reconstructed, Minor Repair."

Lot: 30062 - (t) CHINA--PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC. People's Bank of China. 50 Yuan, 1949. P-828a. S/M#C282. PMG Choice Very Fine 35.

Steam Roller.

Lot: 30063 - (t) CHINA--PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC. People's Bank of China. 50 Yuan, 1949. P-829a. S/M#C282. PMG About Uncirculated 50.

Railway. Scarce 6 digit serial number variety. PMG Comments "Small Tear."

Lot: 30064 - (t) CHINA--PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC. People's Bank of China. 50 Yuan, 1949. P-829b. S/M#C282. PMG About Uncirculated 55.

Railway. 7 digit serial number.

Lot: 30065 - (t) CHINA--PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC. People's Bank of China. 50 Yuan, 1949. P-830a. S/M#C282. PMG About Uncirculated 50 EPQ.

Farmer and Factory Worker. Scarce 6 digit serial number variety and with the all important EPQ status.

Lot: 30066 - (t) CHINA--PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC. People's Bank of China. 100 Yuan, 1949. P-831b. S/M#C282. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.

Red Ship. 8 digit serial number.

Lot: 30067 - (t) CHINA--PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC. People's Bank of China. 100 Yuan, 1949. P-836a. S/M#C282. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.

Donkey Train.

Lot: 30068 - (t) CHINA--PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC. People's Bank of China. 200 Yuan, 1949. P-840a. S/M#C282. PMG Very Fine 20.

Serial number 62589888. Excellent 'leopard' serial number ending in '888'. No 4s or 7s throughout.

Lot: 30069 - (t) CHINA--PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC. People's Bank of China. 500 Yuan, 1949. P-845a. S/M#C282. PMG Choice Extremely Fine 45.

Farming. Excellent mid grade example in fresh colours.

Lot: 30070 - (t) CHINA--PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC. People's Bank of China. 10,000 Yuan, 1949. P-854c. S/M#C282. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.

Warship. Triangles watermark. Decent uncirculated example.

Lot: 30071 - (t) CHINA--PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC. People's Bank of China. 5000 Yuan, 1951. P-857Ca. S/M#C282. PCGS Banknote Extremely Fine 40.

Sheep Herd, Uighur script on reverse. A semi key note of the series, very scarce. PCGS Banknote Comments "Minor Stains."

Lot: 30072 - (t) CHINA--PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC. Lot of (2). People's Bank of China. 10,000 Yuan, 1951. P-858As. KYJ C154a. Face & Back Specimens. PCGS Banknote About Uncirculated 53 Details to About Uncirculated 55 Details. Minor Repairs.

Running Horse. A nice example of this famous key note with matching specimen numbers 0004218. PCGS Banknote Comments "Minor Repairs" on both notes.

Lot: 30073 - (t) CHINA--PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC. People's Bank of China. 5000 Yuan, 1953. P-859as. S/M#C282. Specimen. PMG About Uncirculated 55.

Wei He Bridge. PMG Comments "Annotation, Minor Rust."

Lot: 30074 - (t) CHINA--PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC. People's Bank of China. 2 Yuan, 1953. P-867. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.

Excellent fresh looking note.

Lot: 30075 - (t) CHINA--PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC. Booklet of (7) Uncut Sheets of (4). People's Bank of China. 1 Jiao to 10 Yuan, 1980. P-881a, 882a, 883a, 884b, 885a, 886a, & 887a. Uncirculated.

From the fourth series. Each note in their folder of issue and uncirculated. Sold as seen, no returns, viewing highly recommended.

Lot: 30076 - (t) CHINA--PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC. Uncut Sheet of (3). People's Bank of China. 100 Yuan, 1999. P-901a. PMG About Uncirculated 55 EPQ.

Serial numbers GG0045/46/478358. Scarce.

Lot: 30077 - (t) CHINA--PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC. Uncut Sheet of (2). People's Bank of China. 100 Yuan, 2000. P-902a. Commemorative. PMG Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ.

Serial numbers J0013/1422652. With the original envelope of issue. Very scarce as an uncut pair.

Lot: 30078 - (t) CHINA--PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC. People's Bank of China. 5 Yuan, 2005. P-903a. Solid #3's. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.

Highly popular solid serial number. PMG Comments: "With Matching 2005 5 Yuan Brick Label Included, Solid #3's"

Lot: 30079 - (t) CHINA--PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC. People's Bank of China. 5 Yuan, 2005. P-903a. Solid #8's. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.

Exceptional solid serial 8 in fresh gem grade.

Lot: 30080 - (t) CHINA--PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC. Pack of (100). People's Bank of China. 50 Yuan, 2005. P-906. Includes Ascending Ladder Note. Uncirculated to PMG SGU 67 EPQ.

Bundle of 100 consecutive notes. Includes an ascending ladder serial number UG12345678 graded PMG 67-EPQ. The other 99 notes are pack fresh uncirculated.

Lot: 30081 - (t) CHINA--PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC. People's Bank of China. 100 Yuan, 2005. P-907. Solid #9's. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.

Excellent solid serial number 9. The first of a consecutive pair and very rare.

Lot: 30082 - (t) CHINA--PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC. People's Bank of China. 100 Yuan, 2005. P-907. 100 Million Serial Number. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.

Extremely rare last serial number for a modern Chinese note which is 100 Million, rather than 1 Million as for most other countries. The second of an amazing consecutive pair in nice 64-EPQ grade!

Lot: 30083 - CHINA--TAIWAN. Bank of Taiwan. 10 Yen, ND (1945). P-1931a. S/M#T70-45. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ.

In nice UNC-EPQ grade.

Lot: 30084 - (t) CHINA--PUPPET BANKS. Hua-Hsing Commercial Bank. 5 Yuan, 1938. P-J98s. S/M#H184-12. Expedient Specimen. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.

Block number 1. First series, specimen printed on 357665. Green and black, Feng Bridge in Suzhou at centre. Rare as a specimen and tied with two others in highest grade.

Lot: 30085 - (t) CHINA--PUPPET BANKS. Hua-Hsing Commercial Bank. 10 Yuan, 1938. P-J100s. S/M#H184-14. Expedient Specimen. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.

Block number 1. First series, specimen overprinted on 297978. Black and orange on pale green and orange, Xiyuan Temple in Suzhou at centre, red seal signatures lower left and right, reverse orange, scenic vignettes at left and right. Very scarce as a specimen. PMG Comments "Rust Removal."

Lot: 30086 - CHINA--FOREIGN BANKS. China Specie Bank Limited. 1 Dollar, 1922. P-S228s. Specimen. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.

Shanghai, serial number 000000. Predominantly olive green, 'Zhong Hua Guo Bao', the name of the Bank, in Chinese characters within a cash coin at centre, reverse brown, grazing cows with a steam train in the background. An extremely rare type note with a tiny total population of 15 notes only. An exciting opportunity to fill the gap in your collection!

Lot: 30087 - CHINA--FOREIGN BANKS. Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation. 5 Dollars, 3.9.1919. P-S352A. S/M#Y13-31. PMG Very Fine 30 EPQ.

Shanghai. Issued 5 Dollars from the second 'Allegorical' series and the first date with the allegorical scene depicting agriculture in maroon on the back. All original colors are present, and amazingly, the paper is completely original despite the obvious circulation signs. Although the note falls in the median range in terms of grade when compared to its peers, it is only one of five notes out of the present total population of 53 that has earned the EPQ qualifier (3x 30-EPQ and 2x 58-EPQ). This is a note that will certainly be of interest to the discerning collector who appreciates totally original notes.

Lot: 30088 - CHINA--FOREIGN BANKS. National Commercial & Savings Bank Limited. 10 Dollars, 1.12.1924. P-S449s. S/M#H100-3b. Specimen. PMG About Uncirculated 55.

Hankow. The third denomination from this Bank, in bold brown colours, which clearly accentuates the fine details in the vignettes.

Lot: 30089 - CHINA--FOREIGN BANKS. Yokohama Specie Bank Limited. 10 Dollars, 1.7.1902. P-S688. S/M#H31. PMG Very Fine 25 Net. Restoration.

Newchwang. Fourth series. Impressive large size 10 Dollars denominated in 'Circulating Dollars'. Scarce. PMG Comments "Restoration."

Lot: 30090 - CHINA--FOREIGN BANKS. Yokohama Specie Bank Limited. 100 Dollars, 1.4.1937. P-S740s. S/M#H31. Expedient Specimen. PMG Choice Extremely Fine 45.

Tientsin overprinted on an issued Tsingtau note. Fourth and final series. Serial number 025079. A very rare specimen of a brightly coloured 100 Dollars, with the new branch name and date in red. It is unclear why this overprinting occurred, as the date is a few months before the Marco Polo Bridge Incident that marked the start of the Second Sino-Japanese War. One of just seven notes graded by PMG at the time of cataloguing. PMG Comments "Pinholes, Minor Rust."

Lot: 30091 - (t) CHINA--FOREIGN BANKS. Banque Sino-Francais. 10 Dollars, 1919. P-Unlisted. Printer's Model. PMG Uncirculated 62.

Uniface obverse printer's model of an unissued design for the Banque Sino-Francais. Brown on olive, the Marble Boat at Summer Palace at the center, denomination at each corner, red seal signatures. A collage of hand-drawn and printed elements and an insightful look into the design process. Annotations suggest that this was produced in China. It has very fine workmanship, a beautiful design, and is unique to the best of our knowledge. The Banque Sino-Francais was one of several European-founded banks that sought to participate in the expanding economy of 20th-century China. The full name of this institution was Banque Franco-Chinoise pour le Commerce et l'Industrie, reflecting on the eventual business interests it sought. Founded in Paris in 1922, it was initially formed to manage the interests of the Banque Industrielle de Chine, which had been placed under bankruptcy protection the previous year. The bank was not only active in China, but also in French Indo-China and the French West Indies. Unlike the Banque Industrielle, which had an extensive note issuance, no notes of this bank are believed to have ever been made. The present piece proved that note issuance was considered, but for whatever reason it was decided not to follow through. A highly important offering for the Chinese specialist. PMG Comments "Printer's Stamp, Stained."

Lot: 30092 - CHINA--PROVINCIAL BANKS. Anhwei Yu Huan Bank. 1 Dollar, 1907. P-S819. S/M#A6-1. PMG Very Fine 20.

An above average condition note as most notes are PMG 15 or below. A pleasing Qing era note without any repairs or tampering.

Lot: 30093 - (t) CHINA--PROVINCIAL BANKS. Kiangsu Province Exchange Note. 5 Yuan, ND (1925). P-S1209. S/M#C116-2. PMG About Uncirculated 53 EPQ.

These early 1920's Kiangsu notes are always popular with collectors as the larger formats and appealing colour are enjoyable, especially with the EPQ status.

Lot: 30094 - CHINA--PROVINCIAL BANKS. Provincial Bank of Chihli. 1 Dollar, 1920. P-S1263b. S/M#C163-20a. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.

Tientsin. Without English titles.

Lot: 30095 - (t) CHINA--PROVINCIAL BANKS. Sikang Provincial Bank. 50 Cents, 1939. P-S1739. S/M#H75-1. PMG About Uncirculated 55.

An enticing example in PMG 55, and one of a high grade duo from this issuer on offer in this auction. Please see the description for the 1 Dollar for further information.

Lot: 30096 - (t) CHINA--PROVINCIAL BANKS. Sikang Provincial Bank. 1 Yuan, 1939. P-S1740. S/M#H75-10. PMG About Uncirculated 53.

Lovely, bright colours adorn both sides of the note, with minor handling and slight off print on the obverse to prevent a higher numerical grade. Sikang Province was established in 1939 and was among the poorest regions of China. The Bank, founded in 1937, began issuing notes denominated in 'Tibetan Currency' to replace local Tibetan coins with the national Fa Bi. These notes were recalled from 1946, and the Bank and its operations were fully replaced by the Central Bank of China in 1948. Given the poor regional economy, the fairly long circulation life, and the almost complete redemption of these notes, relatively few survive into modern times, and high grade notes are almost unheard of. This example is in THIRD HIGHEST GRADE, with one note in PMG 58 and another in PMG 62 (which we sold in April 2026) higher. PMG Comments "Closed Pinhole."

Lot: 30097 - (t) CHINA--PROVINCIAL BANKS. Lot of (2). Sinkiang Commercial & Industrial Bank. 10 Yuan & 200,000 Yuan, 1940-48. P-S1758c & S1777. Very Fine to PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.

Pair of popular Sinkiang notes.

Lot: 30098 - (t) CHINA--PROVINCIAL BANKS. Hupeh Government Mint. 1 Dollar = 7 Mace 2 Candareens, 1899. P-S2135. S/M#H175-20. PMG Very Fine 30.

One of the most well-recognized and beautiful designs of Chinese paper money is the large-format Hupeh Government Mint 1 Dollar note. This splendid example features strong green and black inks on the obverse, which enhance the detailed dragon engravings. The reverse shows a vibrant orange border enclosing black Chinese text. A note in solid and original Very Fine (VF) condition, with no detractions whatsoever. This impressive and choice note is highly representative of late Qing era designs and would be a valuable addition to any collection of Chinese banknotes. PMG Comments: "Minor Splits, Annotations"

Lot: 30099 - (t) CHINA--PROVINCIAL BANKS. Lot of (2). Frontier Bank. 10 Yuan, 1921. P-S2553as1 & S2553as2. Uniface Obverse & Reverse Specimen Pair. PMG About Uncirculated 55.

Harbin. Extremely rare type note in specimen form. PMG Comments "Previously Mounted" for both, "Annotation" for the back.

Lot: 30100 - CHINA--PROVINCIAL BANKS. Provincial Bank of the Three Eastern Provinces. 50 Dollars, 1.1.1924. P-S2954. S/M#T214-176. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.

Olive green on light orange, multicolour guiloches, stone monument at centre, reverse brown. Strong, robust colours throughout. A choice, TOP GRADE example of this difficult 50 Dollar denomination.