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CHINA--PROVINCIAL BANKS. Pei-Yang Tientsin Bank. 5 Taels, ND (1910). P-S2523r. Remainder. PMG About Uncirculated 55.
(S/M #P35-3) One of the most attractive and colorful designs available within all of collectible currency with this Bradbury Wilkinson & Company printed Peiyang Tientsin Bank note. Some minimal circulation. This note displays two red dragons facing each other with an ornate green border around the note, with the branch of name of the bank displayed at the bottom of the note. A vignette of a harbor is observed at the bottom of the note, with a portrait of Li Hung Chan in the center of the note. Multicolored character under-prints also add nice effect. Back observed with heavy geometric lathe work and bold red and green color. The originality is unquestionable with deeply embossed serial numbers and the face and back impressions are both seen terrifically centered on the paper. PMG About Uncirculated 55.
Estimate: $5000.00- $7000.00
(S/M #P35-3) One of the most attractive and colorful designs available within all of collectible currency with this Bradbury Wilkinson & Company printed Peiyang Tientsin Bank note. Some minimal circulation. This note displays two red dragons facing each other with an ornate green border around the note, with the branch of name of the bank displayed at the bottom of the note. A vignette of a harbor is observed at the bottom of the note, with a portrait of Li Hung Chan in the center of the note. Multicolored character under-prints also add nice effect. Back observed with heavy geometric lathe work and bold red and green color. The originality is unquestionable with deeply embossed serial numbers and the face and back impressions are both seen terrifically centered on the paper. PMG About Uncirculated 55.
Estimate: $5000.00- $7000.00