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April 2015 Hong Kong Auction - Sess. D 1 April 2015
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CHINA--REPUBLIC. Bank of Communications. 50 to 1000 Cents, 1.1.1915. P-121p to 122Bp. Proofs.
4 pieces in lot. Face proofs mounted to card stock. The first set of this series we have seen in any form and shown here with only face designs mounted to card stock. The notes are all found printed in black which allows for prominent detail throughout. Ship vignette seen on the 50 Cent note, with train vignettes utilized on all other denominations. This entire series is rare in any form, with the 500 and 1000 Cent notes being highly so. A bit of green ink at the left is noticed on all, otherwise distraction free. Uncirculated.
Estimate: $3000.00- $4000.00
4 pieces in lot. Face proofs mounted to card stock. The first set of this series we have seen in any form and shown here with only face designs mounted to card stock. The notes are all found printed in black which allows for prominent detail throughout. Ship vignette seen on the 50 Cent note, with train vignettes utilized on all other denominations. This entire series is rare in any form, with the 500 and 1000 Cent notes being highly so. A bit of green ink at the left is noticed on all, otherwise distraction free. Uncirculated.
Estimate: $3000.00- $4000.00