Heritage World Coin Auctions
Hong Kong Signature Currency Sale 4007 5-6 Dec 2018
View prices realized
► Sale information
Find similar lots
World Currency
Hong Kong Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation 100 Dollars 2.1.1934 Pick 176d Duress Note. An always popular and scarce date for this type. These Duress Notes, dated 1934, 1936, and 1937, have a serial number range B485,001-650,000. After the Japanese invaded Hong Kong during World War II, unissued notes were forcibly hand signed at the bank headquarters and issued into circulation. This example has a bold fountain pen signature of the bank's chief accountant, and vivid original colors. A pleasing example of this historic banknote. PMG Very Fine 30. HID08701242017
Estimate: 1200-1600 USD
Hong Kong Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation 100 Dollars 2.1.1934 Pick 176d Duress Note. An always popular and scarce date for this type. These Duress Notes, dated 1934, 1936, and 1937, have a serial number range B485,001-650,000. After the Japanese invaded Hong Kong during World War II, unissued notes were forcibly hand signed at the bank headquarters and issued into circulation. This example has a bold fountain pen signature of the bank's chief accountant, and vivid original colors. A pleasing example of this historic banknote. PMG Very Fine 30. HID08701242017
Estimate: 1200-1600 USD