Archives International Auctions Sale 50 The Milestone Auction U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Autographs and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 50 60 December 3-4,2018 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 364 364 Bank of China, 1941 “Printer’s Model” Color Trial Proof Banknote. China, 1941, 1 Yuan, P-91pp, S/M#C294-260 Printer’s Model Proof printed on thin manila colored card, black without underprint, SYS in middle, small photographic medallion pasted on top middle border, partially engraved denominations, lightly inked near bottom, PMG holder but no grade, Rare note in issued condition and not listed as a Progress proof or Printer’s Model. ABNC. Possibly unique in this format. ����� Est. $700-1200 365 365 Bank of China, 1941 Color Trial Progress Proof Banknote. China, 1941, 1 Yuan, P-91pp, S/M#C294-260 “Progress Proof” Proof printed on india mounted on thin card, Printed in black instead of issued blue, SYS in middle, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, Rare note in issued condition and not listed as a Progress proof. ABNC. Possibly unique in this format. ���������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $700-1200 366 366 Bank of China, 1941 Progressive Proof Banknote. China, 1941, 1 Yuan, P-91pp, S/M#C294-260 Progress Proof printed on thin manila colored card, Printed in blue without underprint, SYS in middle, PMG graded Gem Unc. 66 EPQ, Rare note in issued condition and not listed as a Progress proof. ABNC. Possibly unique in this format. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $700-1200 367 367 Bank of China, 1941 Color Trial Progress Proof Banknote. China, 1941, 10 Yuan, P-94pp, S/M#C294-264 Proof Color Trial Progress Proof printed on thin card, Green instead of issued purple, SYS in middle, Light red ink archival markings showing Secret Marks on the engraving to prevent counterfeiting, Plate # 82215 on top with typed order number “F 10969” and May 1941 date, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64. Rare note in issued condition and not listed as a color trial proof. ABNC. Possibly unique in this format. ���������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $700-1200 368 368 Bank of China, 1942 “Progressive Back Proof” Banknote. China. 1942, 500 Yuan, P-99pp S/M#C294-271, Progress proof, Green, Printed on india paper and unmounted, Title and text in borders partially engraved, Temple at right, Archival Production proof. Light rust spots on the right border, PMG graded About Uncirculated 50 NET. Rare if not unique format. ABNC. ����������������������������������������������������������� Est. $300-500 369 369 Bank of China, 1942 “Progressive Back Proof” Banknote. China. 1942, 500 Yuan, P-99pp S/M#C294-271, Progress proof, Green, Printed on thin card, Title and text in borders partially engraved, Temple at right, Archival Production proof with notations lower right. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ. Rare if not unique format. ABNC.�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $500-800 370 370 Bank of China, 1942 “Progressive Back Proof” Color Trial Banknote. China. 1942, 500 Yuan, P-99pp S/M#C294-271, Progress Proof Color Trial, Black instead of issued green, Printed on thin card, Title and text in borders partially engraved, Temple at right, Archival Production proof with notations lower left. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ. Rare if not unique format. ABNC. � Est. $600-1000