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Hong Kong Signature Currency Sale 4004 27 Jun 2018
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China Imperial Bank of China 10 Taels 14.11.1898 Pick A42a. The highest denomination from this early empire era issue. Though the English title of "Imperial Bank" is official sounding, it was actually issued by China's first Chinese-backed private bank, which was later known in English as the Commerical Bank of China. Excellent colors are seen on this locally printed issue. PMG Very Fine 25 Net, previously mounted, splits. HID08701242017
Estimate: 5000-8000 USD
China Imperial Bank of China 10 Taels 14.11.1898 Pick A42a. The highest denomination from this early empire era issue. Though the English title of "Imperial Bank" is official sounding, it was actually issued by China's first Chinese-backed private bank, which was later known in English as the Commerical Bank of China. Excellent colors are seen on this locally printed issue. PMG Very Fine 25 Net, previously mounted, splits. HID08701242017
Estimate: 5000-8000 USD