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Hong Kong Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation $100 2.1.1934 Pick 176d "Duress Note." A "duress note" that was forcibly pen signed by the chief accountant under duress by the occupying Japanese forces during World War II. Next, the notes were subjected to the forced exchange into Japanese military yen. The HK & SBC "duress notes" were then used to buy war supplies in neutral Macau. This note has serial number B572,325. "Duress notes" of this denomination have serial numbers of B485,001 through B650,000. Fine, with rust stains and paper edge loss. HID08701242017
Estimate: 300-400 USD
Hong Kong Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation $100 2.1.1934 Pick 176d "Duress Note." A "duress note" that was forcibly pen signed by the chief accountant under duress by the occupying Japanese forces during World War II. Next, the notes were subjected to the forced exchange into Japanese military yen. The HK & SBC "duress notes" were then used to buy war supplies in neutral Macau. This note has serial number B572,325. "Duress notes" of this denomination have serial numbers of B485,001 through B650,000. Fine, with rust stains and paper edge loss. HID08701242017
Estimate: 300-400 USD