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Hong Kong Signature Currency Sale 4013 26-27 Jun 2019
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Japan Greater Japan Imperial Government Note 10 Yen 1881 (ND 1883) Pick 19 JNDA 11-17 PMG About Uncirculated 55. An excellent representation of the highest denomination note from the Meiji 11-14 (1878-81) "Empress Jinju" Issue. This rare and well preserved 10 yen is the sole finest graded in the PMG Population report with the next trailing example registering as an Extremely Fine 40. This lovely note features the portrait of the legendary Empress Jingu, who is said to have ruled beginning in the year 201, and is the first female to be printed on a Japanese banknote. Although toning is present, all original colors remain on this visually appealing rarity. From the Yuri Solovey Collection of Japan and Territories HID08701242017
Estimate: 10000-13000 USD
Japan Greater Japan Imperial Government Note 10 Yen 1881 (ND 1883) Pick 19 JNDA 11-17 PMG About Uncirculated 55. An excellent representation of the highest denomination note from the Meiji 11-14 (1878-81) "Empress Jinju" Issue. This rare and well preserved 10 yen is the sole finest graded in the PMG Population report with the next trailing example registering as an Extremely Fine 40. This lovely note features the portrait of the legendary Empress Jingu, who is said to have ruled beginning in the year 201, and is the first female to be printed on a Japanese banknote. Although toning is present, all original colors remain on this visually appealing rarity. From the Yuri Solovey Collection of Japan and Territories HID08701242017
Estimate: 10000-13000 USD