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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,
665 King’s Road, Northpoint,
Hong Kong, China
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Chung Hwa Republic, Military Note.201 - Chung Hwa Republic, Military Note.
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China, 10 Yuan, P-Unlisted, Issued banknote, light brown on light blue with flag in middle, back dark green with flag, S/N 9270, Choice Fine to VF con
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,800.00) = 3,800.00
 
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Korean War U.S. Safe Conduct Pass.202 - Korean War U.S. Safe Conduct Pass.
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Currency appearing Safe Conduct Pass, ND 1950's, Face and back red, U.N. flag on left and octagon on right, back in English “This certificate gu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Military Treasury Note, ND (1927) Issue.203 - Military Treasury Note, ND (1927) Issue.
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$1, P-Unlisted (S/M#T182-1), Issued banknote, brown on light green with blue text on upper and lower margins, back brown, PMG graded Choice About Unci
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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Asia Theatres Inc., Scrip Certificate.204 - Asia Theatres Inc., Scrip Certificate.
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10 cents, Voucher good at Nanking & Rialto Theatres, Orange on face with theatre buildings on left and right, back gray green, Unc. To CU.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Little Club Ballroom Cash Coupon, 1940 Issue.205 - Little Club Ballroom Cash Coupon, 1940 Issue.
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No Place Name (Possibly Shanghai), China, 1940, 20 Cents, P-Unlisted, black on light yellow with red text, back same colors, S/N 4161, Small print tex
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Shanghai, The Sincere Co. Ltd, Merchandise Coupon or Scrip Note Group of 3.206 - Shanghai, The Sincere Co. Ltd, Merchandise Coupon or Scrip Note Group of 3.
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Lot of 3 notes, all are (ca.1930's), 1 Cents, P-Unlisted, black on light green with blue overprint, two are sequential serial numbers S/N 24343 ...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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China Bond, 1935 Issue Assortment.207 - China Bond, 1935 Issue Assortment.
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Lot of 6 Bonds, Includes 5 Yuan (2); 10 Yuan (1); 100 Yuan (3), all AU to CU, attractive assortment.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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China Circulating Bond Trio.208 - China Circulating Bond Trio.
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Lot of 3 circulating bonds, Includes 1931 and 1933 Canton, Citizen - Self Government Lottery Loan Bonds (2), on VG with faults and repairs and a secon
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Chinese Private Banknote and Fiscal Items Assortment.209 - Chinese Private Banknote and Fiscal Items Assortment.
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Lot of 4 different notes, Includes bond coupon from “Chinese Government Reorganisation Gold Loan of 1913”; a reprint or facsimile of a British America
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Gift Voucher & Circulating Bond Assortment.210 - Gift Voucher & Circulating Bond Assortment.
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Lot of 4 items, Includes 2 examples of Shunkee Gift Vouchers, $100 each, ND (Ca. 1930-40's), both folded vertically, otherwise Choice XF to AU, ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Military Public Bond of Fukien, 1910 Issue.211 - Military Public Bond of Fukien, 1910 Issue.
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Fukien, China, 1910, 10 Yuan, P-Unlisted, Green on red underprint, “Government Bond of the Eook Kien Province of the Republic of China”, listed on bac
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (19,000.00) = 19,000.00
 
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Military Related Circulating Bonds-Notes (ca. 1930's) Assortment.212 - Military Related Circulating Bonds-Notes (ca. 1930's) Assortment.
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Lot of 6 Circulating Bonds - Notes, Includes 5 examples of purple SYS vignette Kwangtung 2nd Quartermaster Treasury Notes, Serial #'s 1-2-3-4-5 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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National Industrial Bank of China, 1930's Bearer Bonds Issue Group of 4 Bonds.213 - National Industrial Bank of China, 1930's Bearer Bonds Issue Group of 4 Bonds.
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All cashed at Nanking Branch, all with similar designs and hand stamps. Fine to XF condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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National Lottery and Liberty Loan Assortment.214 - National Lottery and Liberty Loan Assortment.
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Lot of 5 bonds, Includes 4 examples of 1926 Government Liberty Loans, $5, Choice XF to Uncirculated and 1927, $5, AU to Unc.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Ration and Food Coupons, 1955 to 1990 Group.215 - Ration and Food Coupons, 1955 to 1990 Group.
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Lot of 6 different ration or food coupons, includes 2 different 1955 issues and 4 later issues, Uncirculated to CU condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Chefoo Bank of Deposit, 1921 Private Bank Issue.216 - Chefoo Bank of Deposit, 1921 Private Bank Issue.
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$1, P-Unlisted, Dark green border with blue vignette of building, back with street scene, S/N C03879, attractive note rarely seen at auction. Choice V
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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China Private Banknote Pair.217 - China Private Banknote Pair.
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Lot of 2 notes, includes Waisha-Swatow, Lee Yick Cheong Bank, $1, Choice AU, harbor on left; The Gwa Swarmwun Yiack Bank, $1, Remainder, Eagle on glob
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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China, Wan Feng Yuan, Ch'ien Chuang Private Issue.218 - China, Wan Feng Yuan, Ch'ien Chuang Private Issue.
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1000 Yuan, P-Unlisted, S/M#W4-1, Green on light green, red text, temple and arch on face, back green on lavender, angels hold banner, Issued, AU condi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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China, Wen Shui Mercantile Bank, Private Banknote.219 - China, Wen Shui Mercantile Bank, Private Banknote.
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ND (ca.1920-30's), 30 Cents, P-Unlisted, S/M#W41-1, Issued banknote, green on light purple, locomotive on left, back black on light green, AU co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Chinese Illustrated Private Banknotes, ca. 1920-40 Issue Pair.220 - Chinese Illustrated Private Banknotes, ca. 1920-40 Issue Pair.
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Lot of 2 notes, Includes, $50,000 “Civilian Currency - Military Prohibited”, P-Unlisted, light blue with Chinese characters on front with seals and S/
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,800.00) = 3,800.00
 
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Ching Hsing Yeu Ling Private Banknote Pair.221 - Ching Hsing Yeu Ling Private Banknote Pair.
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Lot of 2 notes, Includes 10 Cents and 50 Cents, P-Unlisted, Black on light green or light red, each Unc. To C condition. Scarce and attractive local n
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Chinkiang, Tung Wai Bank, 1912 Private Banknote Issuer.222 - Chinkiang, Tung Wai Bank, 1912 Private Banknote Issuer.
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Chinkiang, China, $1 Silver Yuan, P-Unlisted (S/M #C31-1), Unissued Remainder, Bats flanking globe over pagoda on hill, green and light yellow, issued
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Chip Yah Bank, 1914 “Swatow” Issue Private Banknote.223 - Chip Yah Bank, 1914 “Swatow” Issue Private Banknote.
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S/N Y 03722, Issued, purple on light green and m/c underprint with building on harbor on face, Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Chung Foo Union Bank, ND (ca. 1920-40) “Shanghai” Issued Banknote or Bond.224 - Chung Foo Union Bank, ND (ca. 1920-40) “Shanghai” Issued Banknote or Bond.
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$2, P-Unlisted, Blue, green, red and m/c colorful banknote appearing fiscal item. Repaired and reinforced with scotch tape where paper was torn. Attra
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Deh Shun Bank, 1930 Issue Banknote.225 - Deh Shun Bank, 1930 Issue Banknote.
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Shun De Province, China, 1 Yuan, Issued banknote, orange with black and red text overprints, back dark blue with red overprint, XF condition.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Hunan Light & Power Co. 1927 Banknote Quartet.226 - Hunan Light & Power Co. 1927 Banknote Quartet.
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Lot of 4 notes, Includes 20 Cents (2 examples), P-Unlisted and 50 Cents (2 examples), P- Unlisted, all in VG to almost Fine condition, Scarce private
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,400.00) = 3,400.00
 
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Ju Feng Bank, Guang Shui Reign, Private Banknote.227 - Ju Feng Bank, Guang Shui Reign, Private Banknote.
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China, October 1st Year, $100,000, blue with red seal and black text, back with extensive text. Usual thread and spindle holes on top of note, scarce
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Peking Silver Money Bureau, ND (1928) Copper Coins Issue.228 - Peking Silver Money Bureau, ND (1928) Copper Coins Issue.
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China, 1928, 20 Copper Coins, P-Unlisted (S/M#C183) Issued, S/N A2104058, PMG graded Very Good 10 NET, Scarce in any grade. Printer: BEPA.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Private Banknote Pair, (ca. 1920-40) Issues.229 - Private Banknote Pair, (ca. 1920-40) Issues.
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Includes 2 notes, China, Kuo hsien Kung Li Ch'ien Chu, 10 Cents, S/M#K97, CU condition; and Liu Kuo Coal Mine Wage Note, 10 Cents, S/M#L-18-1, I...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Private Banknote Pair, 1918 to 1925 Issues.230 - Private Banknote Pair, 1918 to 1925 Issues.
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Lot of 2 notes, Includes Huang Shan Guan, 1925, 1 Yuan, Issued note, black on face with mountain house, back brown, Uncirculated, S/N 08873; 1918, Shi
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Shan Te Tang, (ca.1900-1930), Private Banknote.231 - Shan Te Tang, (ca.1900-1930), Private Banknote.
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Red Chinese Characters and Blue frame, Vases, bells and various items pictured on border, back blue with scenic views and women with candle. S/N 00013
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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Shian Te Tang Bank, 1926 Private Issue.232 - Shian Te Tang Bank, 1926 Private Issue.
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China, $1000, P-Unlisted, Black with red text, various vases in borders, back with various images, S/N 0001394, Uncirculated to CU condition.
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Estimate : 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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Shue Chang Kung Tse, 1926 Private Banknote Issue.233 - Shue Chang Kung Tse, 1926 Private Banknote Issue.
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China, 1926, Issued Private banknote, lavender on light green underprint, red overprinted seal in middle, back is black on pink. Uncirculated to CU co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Tak Ching Kwong Bank, ND Private Banknote.234 - Tak Ching Kwong Bank, ND Private Banknote.
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Cheefoo, China, 1000 Cash, brown eagle on top with light brown flower underprint below with blue borders and red text, back green, Uncirculated to CU
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Village Committee, 1937 Economic Rescue Bond.235 - Village Committee, 1937 Economic Rescue Bond.
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China, 20 Cents, P-Unlisted, Similar to S/M#C2002 (1938), VF- XF condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Wan I Ch'Uan Bank, 1905 Private “Coin” Issue Banknote.236 - Wan I Ch'Uan Bank, 1905 Private “Coin” Issue Banknote.
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Tientsin, China, 1905, $1, P-Unlisted (S/M#13-10r), Remainder, Black on light brown underprint with facing dragons at top, back in green with “29th Ye
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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Wan I Ch'Uan Bank, 1905 Private “Coin” Issue Banknote.237 - Wan I Ch'Uan Bank, 1905 Private “Coin” Issue Banknote.
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Tientsin, China, 1905, $10, P-Unlisted (S/M#13-13r), Remainder, Black and blue on light blue underprint with facing dragons at top, back in orange wit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Wan I Ch'uan Bank, ND (1905) Remainder Private Banknote.238 - Wan I Ch'uan Bank, ND (1905) Remainder Private Banknote.
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$5, P-Unlisted (S/M#W13-12), Remainder, Black text with orange border and underprint, back purple with 5 Silver dollars, PMG graded About Uncirculated
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,600.00) = 3,600.00
 
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Yu Fong Co. Cheng Tu, ND (1931) Private Banknote Issuer.239 - Yu Fong Co. Cheng Tu, ND (1931) Private Banknote Issuer.
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China, 20 Yuan, P- Unlisted (S/M#C58-4), Face red on m/c, Back black and light orange, S/N 008864, PMG graded Choice About Uncirculated 58, scarce and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,200.00) = 3,200.00
 
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YuGuo Shi Ye Bank and Private Scrip Note.240 - YuGuo Shi Ye Bank and Private Scrip Note.
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Lot of 2 notes, Includes $5 Bond, Yu Guo Shi Ye Bank, black on light green, S/N 0001011, Uncirculated with hinge remnant on back; Small scrip note, or
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00) = 18,000.00
 
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Lot of 9 notes, Includes 1945 Issues, Soviet Red Army Headquarters, 1 Yuan, P-M31, AU; 10 Yuan (2), 241 - Lot of 9 notes, Includes 1945 Issues, Soviet Red Army Headquarters, 1 Yuan, P-M31, AU; 10 Yuan (2),
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Lot of 9 notes, Includes 1945 Issues, Soviet Red Army Headquarters, 1 Yuan, P-M31, AU; 10 Yuan (2), P-M33, Unc. To CU; 1945 ND Revalidated issue, 100
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Government of Ceylon, 1925 Issue.242 - Government of Ceylon, 1925 Issue.
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Colombo, 1st October, 1925, 2 Rupees, P-21a, Issued banknote, Black on light green and m/c, Back green, Left edge imperforate, Choice XF to AU with sh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to p****e for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Government of Ceylon, 1941 Issue.243 - Government of Ceylon, 1941 Issue.
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Ceylon, 10 Rupees, P-36Aa, Issued banknote, King George VI on left on face, back with Temple of the Tooth, S/N J/5 097586, PMG graded Choice Extremely
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to j****w for (3,200.00) = 3,200.00
 
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Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China, 1930-34 Issue.244 - Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China, 1930-34 Issue.
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Hong Kong, 1941, $5, P-54b, Issued banknote, black and green with red denomination on m/c underprint with helmeted warrior on left, back green, 2 prin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China, 1930-34 Issue.245 - Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China, 1930-34 Issue.
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Hong Kong, 1948, $5, P-54b, Issued banknote, black and green with red denomination on m/c underprint with helmeted warrior on left, back green, 2 prin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,600.00) = 3,600.00
 
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Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China, 1930-34 Issue.246 - Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China, 1930-34 Issue.
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Hong Kong, 1948, $10, P-55c, Issued banknote, black and red on light green underprint with helmeted warrior on left, back red on m/c, S/N T/G 3020188,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China, 1930-34 Issue.247 - Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China, 1930-34 Issue.
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Hong Kong, 1955, $10, P-55c, Issued banknote, black and red on light green underprint with helmeted warrior on left, back red on m/c, S/N T/G 3586429,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China, 1930-34 Issue.248 - Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China, 1930-34 Issue.
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Hong Kong, 1955, $100, P-57c, Issued banknote, 2 printed signatures, Green and brown on m/c underprint with seated Brittania at center and supported a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 16,000.00 - 31,000.00
Sold to floor for (26,000.00) = 26,000.00
 
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Chartered Bank, 1961: 1967 ND Issue.249 - Chartered Bank, 1961: 1967 ND Issue.
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Hong Kong, ND (1967), $5, P-69, Issued banknote, black and orange on m/c underprint, back orange-yellow, S/N S/F 9192129, PMG graded Choice Uncirculat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Chartered Bank, 1961: 1967 ND Issue.250 - Chartered Bank, 1961: 1967 ND Issue.
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Hong Kong, ND (1961-70), $100, P-71b, Issued banknote, Brown and green on m/c underprint, back green, S/N Y/M 2180400, PMG graded Choice Very Fine 35,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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