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Auction: 403 - World Banknotes at NY INC
Lot: 342

The Oriental Bank Corporation, Hong Kong, [TOP POP] proof for $50, ca.1850s, Victoria, 'Series 3',
orange, printed on card paper, lion at left and unicorn at right supporting arms at upper centre, 'FIFTY' with 'VICTORIA' and 'HONG KONG' at upper left and right, bank title and denomination in Chinese within borders, printed by Batho & Co, London,
(Pick 263 for type, KNB-15), in PMG holder 63 Choice Uncirculated, with 'Specimen' overprint and previously mounted. A very rare and advanced coloured proof for the time. This colour was later used for the issued Oriental Bank $25. Incredible note and superbly rare

Estimate
$5,000 to $10,000

Starting price
$3500