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Auction: CSS113 - HONG KONG BANKNOTE RARITIES FROM THE ‘LEE’ COLLECTION
Lot: 1

HongKong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, $50, 1.10.1927, serial number B188068, green, Communications on wheel at left, reverse, HSBC headquarters at centre with winged female angel at top, one handsigned signature, printed signature Hynes,
(Pick 175a), PMG 45EPQ. An already rare first year of issue in superb original condition with fresh colours and strong signature. PMG Census SINGLE TOP POP with second place being a mere 35 (without EPQ). One of the only two examples with EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality), with the other being 30EPQ which was sold at Spink March 2024 for HKD114,000 (inc.premium). Best graded example known for the 1927 issue. A must have for any vintage collectors

Estimate
HK$150,000 to HK$250,000

Starting price
HK$90000