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Allen Berk Collection of Rare Chinese
and Asian Banknotes
With Additional consignments and properties of Chinese, Asian and Worldwide Banknotes, Coins and Scripophily.

January 26th, 2013 at 9:30 AM

Harbour Plaza North Point Hotel,
665 King’s Road, Northpoint,
Hong Kong, China
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The auction will take place in Hong Kong at the:

Harbour Plaza North Point Hotel,
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Hong Kong, China
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Provincial Bank of Three Eastern Provinces, 1929 Issue Specimen.751 - Provincial Bank of Three Eastern Provinces, 1929 Issue Specimen.
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Three Eastern Province, 1929, 10 Yuan, P-S2964s1 (S/M#T214-192a) Specimen, Green on m/c, Pavilion by pool at center, Red specimen overprints, “00000”
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
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Provincial Bank of Three Eastern Provinces, 1929 “Tientsin” Branch Face & Back Proofs.752 - Provincial Bank of Three Eastern Provinces, 1929 “Tientsin” Branch Face & Back Proofs.
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10 Yuan, P-S2964p2 (S/M#T214-192-), Face and Back proofs printed in green on india paper on large cards, House with gazebo by water, Gem to Superb Gem
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 14,000.00
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Provincial Bank of Three Eastern Provinces - 1929 Unlisted “Tientsin” Branch Issue Specimen.755 - Provincial Bank of Three Eastern Provinces - 1929 Unlisted “Tientsin” Branch Issue Specimen.
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10 Yuan, P-S2964s2, (S/M #T214-192). Specimen banknote with Tientsin Branch place name, Green and m/c face with pavilion by pool in center and green b
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
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Fu-Tien Bank, 1921 ND Issue Proof Vignette Rarity.756 - Fu-Tien Bank, 1921 ND Issue Proof Vignette Rarity.
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China, 1921 ND, Main vignette of Phoenix and horse over building and two globes, 50 x 60 mm's, printed in brown on india paper, This vignette wa...
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Fu-Tien Bank, 1921 ND Issue Unique Compound Proof Trio.757 - Fu-Tien Bank, 1921 ND Issue Unique Compound Proof Trio.
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Lot of 3 proofs, All are back proof design and title elements printed in black on india paper, Includes 10 Cents, P-S-3011 (S/M#Y70-11); 20 Cents, P-S
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Fu-Tien Bank, ND (1921) Issue.758 - Fu-Tien Bank, ND (1921) Issue.
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China, ND (1921), 50 cents, P-S3013, (S/M#Y70-13), Issued banknote, Green with red overprints, S/N W085342C, Choice VF to XF condition with 3 vertical
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Fu-Tien Bank, 1921 ND Issue Undertint Proof Rarity.759 - Fu-Tien Bank, 1921 ND Issue Undertint Proof Rarity.
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$1, P-S3014 (S/M#Y70-20), Proof of face undertint and guilloches in green, blue and red, printed on india paper with imprint on top “$1 Fu-Tien Bank”
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
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Yunnan Provincial Bank, 1949 Cashier's Checks (O Pen P'iao) Issue.760 - Yunnan Provincial Bank, 1949 Cashier's Checks (O Pen P'iao) Issue.
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1949, 10 Silver Yuan, P-S3029a (S/M#71-11), Issued banknote, red with black text, S/N KA12429, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63, Rare note in any con
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Yunnan Provincial Bank, 1949 Cashier's Checks (O Pen P'iao) Issue.761 - Yunnan Provincial Bank, 1949 Cashier's Checks (O Pen P'iao) Issue.
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1949, 20 Silver Yuan, P-S3029A (S/M#71-12), Issued banknote, Green with red seals and black text, S/N KB10879, PMG graded Choice Extremely Fine 45 but
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Islamic Republic of Turkestan, Khotan Administration, 1933 Silver Dachin “Cloth” Issue.762 - Islamic Republic of Turkestan, Khotan Administration, 1933 Silver Dachin “Cloth” Issue.
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100 Silver Dachin, P-S3039 AH1352 (1933), Issued banknote, printed on cloth, XF condition, Scarce note.
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Islamic Republic of Turkestan, Khotan Administration, 1933 Silver Dachin “Cloth” Issue.763 - Islamic Republic of Turkestan, Khotan Administration, 1933 Silver Dachin “Cloth” Issue.
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100 Silver Dachin, P-S3039 AH1352 (1933), Issued banknote, printed on cloth, XF condition, Scarce note.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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Bank of Chinan, 1939 Issue.764 - Bank of Chinan, 1939 Issue.
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10 Yuan, P-S3070a (S/M#C81-2.5), Issued banknote, Dark green on pink with train in middle, back red, Choice AU to Uncirculated. Attractive and high gr
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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Bank of Chinan, 1942 Issue.765 - Bank of Chinan, 1942 Issue.
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1000 Yuan, P-S3080b (S/M#C81-15), Issued banknote, green on pink with locomotive at center, Block BJ with Serial number, PMG graded Choice Uncirculate
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
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Bank of Chinan, 1945 Issue.766 - Bank of Chinan, 1945 Issue.
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500 Yuan, P-S3091a (S/M#C81-23), Issued banknote, Gray green on light yellow with men plowing in middle, back brown, Appears Choice uncirculated but t
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Bank of Shansi Chahar & Hopei, 1938 Unlisted Color and Design Variety.767 - Bank of Shansi Chahar & Hopei, 1938 Unlisted Color and Design Variety.
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20 Cents Local Currency, P-Unlisted, S/M Unlisted, Red face with bridge in middle, back blue with black text or signatures, Uncirculated condition, S/
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
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Bank of Shansi Chahar Hopei, 1946 Issue.768 - Bank of Shansi Chahar Hopei, 1946 Issue.
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1000 Yuan, P-S3200 (S/M#C168-102), Issued banknote, Brown on yellow orange with city street at center, Block BJ with Serial number, PMG graded Choice
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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Farmers Bank of Northwest China (Shansi) - “Sibei Nung min Inxang” 1945 Issue.769 - Farmers Bank of Northwest China (Shansi) - “Sibei Nung min Inxang” 1945 Issue.
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500 Yuan, P-S3300 (S/M#H76-20), Issued banknote, Black on red border with Yanan headquarters at center, back blue, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 E
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Bank of Bai and Bank of Central China 1947-1949 Communist Issue Trio.770 - Bank of Bai and Bank of Central China 1947-1949 Communist Issue Trio.
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Lot of 3 notes, Include 1947, Bank of Bai Hai, 500 Yuan, P-S3320b, Fine; 1948 and 1949, Bank of Central China, 2000 & 5000 Yuan, Issued, Fine an...
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Peihai Bank, 1944 “Shantung” Issue.771 - Peihai Bank, 1944 “Shantung” Issue.
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10 Yuan, P-S3565Bb (S/M#P-21-), Issued banknote, Blue-black, house by lake, back blue, Serial number with no prefix letter, Choice XF to AU condition.
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Bank of Bai Hai, 1944 “Shantung” Issue.772 - Bank of Bai Hai, 1944 “Shantung” Issue.
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200 Yuan, P-S3573b (S/M#P-21-33c), Issued banknote, Red orange with peasant hoeing at center, Shantung in black on face, Choice XF to AU condition. Ra
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Bo Xai Inxang, 1945 Issue.773 - Bo Xai Inxang, 1945 Issue.
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10 Yuan, P-S3580A (S/M#P21-41.4), Issued banknote, Listed as red but this note appears orange, back green, PMG graded About Uncirculated 55 EPQ (Excep
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Bank of the Northwest, 1925 “Jehol” Branch Issue.774 - Bank of the Northwest, 1925 “Jehol” Branch Issue.
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China, 5 Yuan, P-S3874a (S/M#H77-33a), Issued banknote, Orange on light orange with railroad track laying on left, back orange, S/N 0024347, PMG grade
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Bank of the Northwest, 1925 Issued Banknote.775 - Bank of the Northwest, 1925 Issued Banknote.
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Kalgan, China, 1925, 5 Yuan, P-S3874b (S/M #H77-33b), Issued banknote, orange on m/c, railroad track laying on left, back orange, PMG graded About Unc
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Bank of the Northwest, 1928 Unlisted Discovery “Kansu” Branch Issue Banknote.776 - Bank of the Northwest, 1928 Unlisted Discovery “Kansu” Branch Issue Banknote.
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Kansu, China. 5 Yuan, P-S3888f Unlisted Branch (S/M#H77-61-), Issued banknote, Deep green on light green with troop oath in middle, back olive green o
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 12,000.00
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Chung Hwa Republic, 1936 Issued Military Issue.777 - Chung Hwa Republic, 1936 Issued Military Issue.
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1936, $10 Republic Gold Unit Currency Note, S/M #C262-2, (Chinese Catalog Vol.14, Page 6 and Vol.15, Page 87), VG condition, Light brown border surrou
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Bank of the Northwest, 1928 Unlisted Discovery “Kansu” Branch Issue Banknote.778 - Bank of the Northwest, 1928 Unlisted Discovery “Kansu” Branch Issue Banknote.
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Kansu, China. 10 Yuan, P-S3889f Unlisted Branch (S/M#H77-62-), Issued banknote, Red with troop oath in middle, back red, S/N A 0259229, PMG graded Abo
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 14,000.00
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Kiang-Se Bank of the Republic, Military Bank Note, 1912 “Dollar” Issue.779 - Kiang-Se Bank of the Republic, Military Bank Note, 1912 “Dollar” Issue.
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China, 1912, $5, P-S3900A (S/M#C97-2), Issued banknote, Black with brown border with portrait of General Ma Yu-Pao at top center, back green, VG to VG
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
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Treasury Note Issued by The Chen-Wei-Chun Third and Fourth Army Corps, Proof Essay Model.780 - Treasury Note Issued by The Chen-Wei-Chun Third and Fourth Army Corps, Proof Essay Model.
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China, May 1st, 1927. 10 Yuan, P-Unlisted, Essay model printed on white paper with different elements glued to 10 x 6 inch thin cardboard and hand dra
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The Chung Hwa Republic, 1896 Issued Military Issue.781 - The Chung Hwa Republic, 1896 Issued Military Issue.
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$10 Republic Gold Unit Currency Note, S/M #C262-2, (Chinese Catalog Vol.14, Page 6 and Vol.15, Page 87), Crisp Choice VF to XF condition with 2 light
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 12,000.00
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Shantung, 17th Military District Cheque Banknote.782 - Shantung, 17th Military District Cheque Banknote.
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Shantung, China, 1945, June 23rd. Shantung 17th military District remittance cheque face value cash $5,000 with official signature. “Wang Yu”, On reve
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The Chung Hwa Republic, ND (ca.1896) Issued Military Issue.783 - The Chung Hwa Republic, ND (ca.1896) Issued Military Issue.
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$10 Republic Gold Unit Currency Note, S/M #C262-2, (Chinese Catalog Vol.14, Page 6 and Vol.15, Page 87), Light chestnut brown border surround light bl
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 16,000.00
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Kwangtung Military Scrip - Lottery Strip of 5.784 - Kwangtung Military Scrip - Lottery Strip of 5.
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Issued, #'s 6 to 10, Vertical, green with red overprints, back orange, perforated between, AU to Uncirculated condition.
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“Commissary Department”, 1925 Military Scrip Note.785 - “Commissary Department”, 1925 Military Scrip Note.
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Printed military note for supplies, Republic 14th year (1925); Face value 1 Jiao (10 Cents). Stated can be used to pay taxes. Alongside printed “ten 1
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National Army Combined Headquarters, 1920's ND Provisional Issue.786 - National Army Combined Headquarters, 1920's ND Provisional Issue.
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(ca.1920), 1 Yuan, P-S3918 (S/M#K103-1), Printed on Fu Ch’ing Bank of Shensi, P-2600, Issued banknote, black text on green with square red seal in mid
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 7,000.00
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China Liberated Area Government Money, 1900-1920 Silver Yuan Private Issue.787 - China Liberated Area Government Money, 1900-1920 Silver Yuan Private Issue.
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Shantung, China, ND (ca. 1900-1920), Issued private banknote, black characters with red seals, signed in English by Wung Yu at bottom, back black with
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
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San Tai Native Bank, ca.1910-30 Issue.788 - San Tai Native Bank, ca.1910-30 Issue.
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Peihsien, China, 100 Coppers, Issued banknote, Gray-blue on light tan underprint, pagoda at center, back is blue and brown with passenger train, Fine
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 7,000.00
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Provincial Army-Note of Shantung, ND Issue.789 - Provincial Army-Note of Shantung, ND Issue.
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50 Cents= 5 Chiao, P-S3933 (S/M#S44-3), Issued banknote, Violet on light blue, back brown, Fine condition with two thins on back left and right middle
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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District Bank of Shehung, ND (ca.1930-40's) Private Issue Trio.790 - District Bank of Shehung, ND (ca.1930-40's) Private Issue Trio.
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Lot of 3 notes, Includes Red and Blue varieties in VF to XF and 50 Cents in Uncirculated, All unlisted in SCWPM.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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Chu Shing Sheng Yin Chian Chu, ND (ca. 1900-1920) Private Banknote Issue.791 - Chu Shing Sheng Yin Chian Chu, ND (ca. 1900-1920) Private Banknote Issue.
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1 Yuan, P-Unlisted, Remainder banknote, Gray-blue on light yellow underprint, facing dragons in middle, back purple, No serial number or other marking
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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Shanghai Private Issues, 1939 “Jai Lai” Sports Scrip Pair.792 - Shanghai Private Issues, 1939 “Jai Lai” Sports Scrip Pair.
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Lot of 2 notes, Dated 1st December, 1939, Both from the same issuer, “Auditorium” on top with Jai Lai player at left, 10 Cents, blue and 20 Cents, gre
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
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W. Futterer Sausage Factory, ND (ca. 1930's) Scrip Pair.793 - W. Futterer Sausage Factory, ND (ca. 1930's) Scrip Pair.
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Lot of 2 notes, Both same series but different denominations, includes 10 Cents, P-Unlisted, Blue and 20 Cents, P-Unlisted, Red, both with same design
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China, Specimen Booklet with 6 Different 1974 Small Ration Coupon Specimens.794 - China, Specimen Booklet with 6 Different 1974 Small Ration Coupon Specimens.
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Included is one booklet with 6 Specimen notes inside, topics of vignettes include trains, farming, industrial and dam. Uncirculated to CU condition.
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
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Shangtung Province - Fifth Area 1938 Issue Error With Mis-matched Serial Numbers.795 - Shangtung Province - Fifth Area 1938 Issue Error With Mis-matched Serial Numbers.
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Issued Private banknote, $1, P-Unlisted, Orange on m/c with locomotive over bridge, Mis-matched Serial Numbers “043769” and “209652”, I guess they wer
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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Wanhua Zhou Ch’ing Tung, 1918 Private Bank Issue.796 - Wanhua Zhou Ch’ing Tung, 1918 Private Bank Issue.
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Hunan, China, 1 Chuang, P-Unlisted, Possibly a remainder, Green on face, back red, Uncirculated to CU condition. 13 Character Printer.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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Hopei Provincial Yi Zhu Board of Trade, 1920 Issue.797 - Hopei Provincial Yi Zhu Board of Trade, 1920 Issue.
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400 Cash, P-Unlisted, Issued banknote, Blue without underprint, red hand stamps, back gray green with locomotive flanked by old man (Confucius?), Choi
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
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Kuang Shing Shop, 1933 Private Issue.798 - Kuang Shing Shop, 1933 Private Issue.
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70 Coppers, P-Unlisted, Blue with red overprints, Choice VF to XF, Scarce private issuer.
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Estimate : 1,000.00
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Imperial Heilungkiang Private Bank of Wansinfu, 1907 Issue.799 - Imperial Heilungkiang Private Bank of Wansinfu, 1907 Issue.
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Chichi char, 3 Tiao, P-Unlisted, Blue on light green underprint, figures around borders with boat with two men with flag on bottom near shoreline and
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
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Kuang Shing Shop, 1924 Private Issue.800 - Kuang Shing Shop, 1924 Private Issue.
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30 Coppers, P-Unlisted, Blue with red overprints and text, Choice VF, Scarce private issuer.
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Estimate : 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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