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Auction: CSS113 - HONG KONG BANKNOTE RARITIES FROM THE ‘LEE’ COLLECTION
Lot: 5

Mercantile Bank of India, Hong Kong, $10, 1.12.1937, serial number 82427, orange, mountain and bridge scene at centre, reverse green, with one handsigned signature, printed Benson signature,
(Pick 236d), PMG 30 Very Fine, minor ink. The 1937 issue by far the scarcest of the all the dates, with only 5500 notes issued. An extremely low print run type for Hong Kong banknotes. One of best condition example known, completely original. Vivid colours and very eyecatching. Not to be missed


Estimate
HK$150,000 to HK$200,000

Starting price
HK$120000