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Bank of China, 1913 Issue Production Proof Essay.

Currency:HKD Category:Coins & Paper Money / World Coins - Asia Start Price:5,600.00 HKD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 16,000.00 HKD
Bank of China, 1913 Issue Production Proof Essay.
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5,500.00HKD+ buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2013 Jan 26 @ 12:10UTC+8
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1913. $5, P-31 Unlisted essay production proof (PMG designated this P-26 by mistake), Portrait of Emperor Huang-ti at left and Gazebo on right with no borders or under prints, back blank. Top margin has label engraved on plate “$5 Face - Ta Ch’ing Government Bank”. Evidently the Ta-Ch’ing note was altered to the Bank of China, P-31, but the title was not changed on the plate.PMG graded Uncirculated 60 NET with note of previously mounted with light glue remnants on back. Rare if not unique archival production proof of this rare issue. The lowest catalog value on any issue from the 1913, $5 series is $900 in Fine condition. A treasure for the China specialist. ABNC.