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Hong Kong Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp. 50 Dollars 1.1.1934 Pick 175d KNB64b-c Duress Note PMG Choice Very Fine 35. "Duress Note" is a term for a HSBC banknotes that were forcibly issued into circulation by the Japanese Military during the World War II occupation of Hong Kong. After 1941, 200,000 of these 50 Dollar banknotes were issued, ranging from B350,001 to 550,000. Most of these notes were redeemed decades ago. The few remaining examples are widely sought after by collectors. A problem-free third party holder adds to the desirability of this handsome, handsigned banknote. https://currency.ha.com/itm/world-currency/hong-kong-hongkong-and-shanghai-banking-corp-50-dollars-111934-pick-175d-knb64b-c-duress-note-pmg-choice-very-fin/a/4026-28207.s?type=CoinArchivesCurrency4026 HID08706262019 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 2000-3000 USD
Hong Kong Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp. 50 Dollars 1.1.1934 Pick 175d KNB64b-c Duress Note PMG Choice Very Fine 35. "Duress Note" is a term for a HSBC banknotes that were forcibly issued into circulation by the Japanese Military during the World War II occupation of Hong Kong. After 1941, 200,000 of these 50 Dollar banknotes were issued, ranging from B350,001 to 550,000. Most of these notes were redeemed decades ago. The few remaining examples are widely sought after by collectors. A problem-free third party holder adds to the desirability of this handsome, handsigned banknote. https://currency.ha.com/itm/world-currency/hong-kong-hongkong-and-shanghai-banking-corp-50-dollars-111934-pick-175d-knb64b-c-duress-note-pmg-choice-very-fin/a/4026-28207.s?type=CoinArchivesCurrency4026 HID08706262019 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 2000-3000 USD