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Japan Bank of Japan 5 Yen ND (1886) Pick 23 PMG Choice Very Fine 35. An iconic design, printed mostly in pastel colors, is striking against the clean margins on this handsome example. At the time of cataloging, only eight examples are graded in the PMG Population Report, with only two grading finer than this offered note. Rare in any grade and desirable. Curiously, this is the only denomination of the series where the God of Wealth, Daikoku, is portrayed on the back. The appearance of this example is far superior to most extant banknotes from the 19th century. https://currency.ha.com/itm/world-currency/japan-bank-of-japan-5-yen-nd-1886-pick-23-pmg-choice-very-fine-35/a/4023-28174.s?type=CoinArchivesCurrency4023 HID08706262019 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 4000-6000 USD