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Auction: CSS112D - MR. LAI PO HUNG COLLECTION OF HONG KONG VINTAGE AND ERROR BANKNOTES
Lot: 3018

Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China, Hong Kong, $5, 1.9.1931, serial number S/F 100320, 'small 5', green, bust of Roman soldier at left, one handsigned signature,
(Pick 53, KNB-32b), PMG 25 Very Fine. A short lived issue with a slightly different design issued shortly in 1934. The 'small 5' type much scarcer then the 'large 5' type. Lovely bright colour remains at obverse with little signs of wear.

Estimate
HK$30,000 to HK$45,000

Starting price
HK$25000