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Hong Kong Signature Currency Sale 4004 27 Jun 2018
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Hong Kong Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation $100 1.7.1937 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 B620,233. "Duress notes" of this denomination have serial numbers of B485,001 through B650,000. PMG Very Fine 25 Net, edge damaged, retouched. HID08701242017
Estimate: 800-1200 USD
Hong Kong Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation $100 1.7.1937 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 B620,233. "Duress notes" of this denomination have serial numbers of B485,001 through B650,000. PMG Very Fine 25 Net, edge damaged, retouched. HID08701242017
Estimate: 800-1200 USD