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March 2019 Hong Kong Auction 25-27 Mar 2019
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CHINA--FOREIGN BANKS. Yokohama Specie Bank. 100 Dollars, 1918. P-S725s. Specimen. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
Tientsin. An absolutely stunning example of this rare, highly sought after 100 Dollar Specimen. The Yokohama Specie Bank is also one of the most treasured from the foreign banks. This note features a vibrant yellow underprint with an ornate purple border bearing "100" counters. The elaborate borders decorate the margins of the note and fill the empty space with vibrant detail and color. Punch holes, and a red specimen overprint, with a red "0" for the serial number. The back features vertical symbols, and a detailed border in a light green. PMG comments "Punch Hole Cancelled." This rivals some of the better examples we have handled.
Estimate: $3500.00- $4500.00
Tientsin. An absolutely stunning example of this rare, highly sought after 100 Dollar Specimen. The Yokohama Specie Bank is also one of the most treasured from the foreign banks. This note features a vibrant yellow underprint with an ornate purple border bearing "100" counters. The elaborate borders decorate the margins of the note and fill the empty space with vibrant detail and color. Punch holes, and a red specimen overprint, with a red "0" for the serial number. The back features vertical symbols, and a detailed border in a light green. PMG comments "Punch Hole Cancelled." This rivals some of the better examples we have handled.
Estimate: $3500.00- $4500.00