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Auction: CSS118A - Hong Kong, Macau, World Banknotes and Coins
Lot: 159

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Hong Kong, colour trial $50, ND (1912), no serial numbers, issued note in orange, blue, riverside scene at centre, arms at top, reverse, brown and blue,
(Pick 43Acts), PMG 63, previously mounted. PMG census SINGLE TOP POP, one of only 2 graded examples for this type. A much superior example for this already astoundingly rare type as the other example is of lower grade and with repair. The earliest of the "gourd" $50 variety. Issued notes often are seen well used conditions, hence this a perfect opportunity for advanced collectors wishing to own an original note.


1912年印度新金山中國渣打銀行伍拾員試色樣票「大葫蘆」，無編號，藍色 （行鈔為橙色），PMG 63，有黏貼痕跡，PMG唯一冠軍分，僅有2枚曾被評級，而此枚更勝一籌，另一枚評分較低並有修補。最早發行伍拾員「大葫蘆」，對於希望收藏原品的藏家而言，此為不可錯過的良機！

Sold for
HK$220,000

Starting price
HK$200000