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Hong Kong Signature Currency Sale 4034 11 Dec 2021
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Hong Kong Government of Hong Kong 1 Dollar on 5 Yuan 1941 Pick 317 KNB6 PMG About Uncirculated 55. Only brief circulation is present on this rare provisional issue. An overprinted mainland China type, this note was forced into circulation as traditional British printers were unable to meet currency demands for the colony. However, within a mere week, Japanese forces invaded Hong Kong and issuance of this note ceased. This is a scarce type, especially in this excellent state. https://currency.ha.com/itm/world-currency/hong-kong-government-of-hong-kong-1-dollar-on-5-yuan-1941-pick-317-knb6-pmg-about-uncirculated-55/a/4034-26418.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchivesCurrency-WorldPaperMoney-4034-12112021 HID08706262019 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 1600-2400 USD
Hong Kong Government of Hong Kong 1 Dollar on 5 Yuan 1941 Pick 317 KNB6 PMG About Uncirculated 55. Only brief circulation is present on this rare provisional issue. An overprinted mainland China type, this note was forced into circulation as traditional British printers were unable to meet currency demands for the colony. However, within a mere week, Japanese forces invaded Hong Kong and issuance of this note ceased. This is a scarce type, especially in this excellent state. https://currency.ha.com/itm/world-currency/hong-kong-government-of-hong-kong-1-dollar-on-5-yuan-1941-pick-317-knb6-pmg-about-uncirculated-55/a/4034-26418.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchivesCurrency-WorldPaperMoney-4034-12112021 HID08706262019 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 1600-2400 USD