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Hong Kong Signature Currency Sale 3555 21 & 23 Jun 2017
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China Sin Chun Bank of China Shanghai $1 1908 Pick UNL S&M # H186-1ar Remainder. This small commercial bank holds the distinction as one of the earliest Chinese owned banks during the Empire era. The translation of the full bank title reads, "Chinese Merchants (owned) Shanghai Xincheng Bank." The date indicates it was issued during the last year of the penultimate emperor, Guangxu. These notes were denominated in Shanghai silver dollars in order to facilitate commerce with foreign traders. PCGS Extremely Fine 40, two pinholes at far left. HID08701242017
Estimate: 1750-2250 USD
China Sin Chun Bank of China Shanghai $1 1908 Pick UNL S&M # H186-1ar Remainder. This small commercial bank holds the distinction as one of the earliest Chinese owned banks during the Empire era. The translation of the full bank title reads, "Chinese Merchants (owned) Shanghai Xincheng Bank." The date indicates it was issued during the last year of the penultimate emperor, Guangxu. These notes were denominated in Shanghai silver dollars in order to facilitate commerce with foreign traders. PCGS Extremely Fine 40, two pinholes at far left. HID08701242017
Estimate: 1750-2250 USD