Watch List notes:

Central Bank of China, 500 yuan, 1936, serial number A/B995298D, purple and black on multicolour underprint, Sun Yat Sen at left, watermark of Sun at right,(Pick 221a), PMG 30EPQ Very Fine. An iconic design and the highest denomination of the series. The note has seen mild even circulation and with the highly coveted 'EPQ' status. Nice.

Estimate: 9000 - 18000