Archives International Auctions Sale 53 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, and Security Printing Ephemera June 20, 2019

Archives International Auctions - Sale 53 14 June 20,2019 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 96 96 Yung Heng Provincial Bank of Kirin, 1918 First “Small Money” Issue Specimen Banknote Harbin, China. 1918, 50 Cents, P-S1008s, S/M#C76-64, Blue and orange face, Gateway at left, back orange, POC’s, Red Chinese Specimen Overprints, Regular S/N A0807799, PMG graded About Uncirculated 50. Note of Previously mounted and light discoloration. Rare and unlisted as a specimen banknote. Printer: BEPK. Only one note has come up for auction over the last 10 years. �� Est. $300-600 97 97 Yung Heng Provincial Bank of Kirin, 1918 Issue Rarity. China. 1 Chiao, P-S1009 S/M#C76-61, Issued Banknote, black and green, back dark olive, Uncirculated but there are 3 small hinge remnants on the back that could be removed. Rare note in any condition. �� Est. $300-600 98 98 Yung Heng Provincial Bank of Kirin, 1918 “Dollar” Issue Specimen Banknote Harbin, China. 1918, $1, P-S1017s, S/M#C76-71, Listed Blue and green face (Appears black and green), Sampans at center, back orange, POC’s, Red Chinese Specimen Overprints, Regular S/N A0187306, PMG graded Choice Fine 15 with note of Previously mounted and paper thin on the back in the middle. Rare and unlisted as a specimen banknote. No other examples have ever come to auction. Printer: BEPA�� Est. $350-700 99 99 Yung Heng Provincial Bank of Kirin, 1918 First “Big Money” Issue Specimen Banknote Harbin, China. 1918, $10, P-S1022s, S/M#C76-80, Blue on light orange, building at left, back dark blue-black on light olive, POC’s, Red Chinese Specimen Overprints, Regular S/N 165775, PMG graded Choice Fine 15 with note of Previously mounted and Stamp ink. Rare and unlisted as a specimen banknote. No examples have been offered at public auction that we know of. Printer: BEPA�� Est. $500-800 100 100 Yung Heng Provincial Bank of Kirin, 1921 “Dollar” Issue Specimen Banknote Harbin, China. 1921, 5 Coppers, P-S1031s, S/M#C76, Black on light orange, back purple, POC’s, Red Chinese Specimen Overprints, Regular S/N 0051533, PMG graded About Uncirculated 50 with note of Previously mounted and ink discoloration on back. Rare and unlisted as a specimen banknote. This is the 5th example to be offered at auction in the last 5 years. Printer: BEPK�� Est. $450-750 101 101 Yung Heng Provincial Bank of Kirin, 1921 “Dollar” Issue Specimen Banknote Harbin, China. 1921, 10 Coppers, P-S1032s, S/M#C76, Black on light green, back red, POC’s, Red Chinese Specimen Overprints, Regular S/N 0022662, PMG graded About Uncirculated 53 with note of Previously mounted and ink discoloration on back. Rare and unlisted as a specimen banknote. This is the 4th example to be offered at auction in the last 5 years. Printer: BEPK �� Est. $500-800 102 102 Yung Heng Provincial Bank of Kirin, 1923 “Big Money” Issue Specimen Banknote Harbin, China. 1923, 5 Cents, P-S1044s, S/M#C76-9.9, Dark blue on light green undertint, back dark blue-green, POC’s, Red Chinese Specimen Overprints, Regular S/N 0558611, PMG graded About Uncirculated 53 with note of Previously mounted and ink discoloration on back. Rare and unlisted as a specimen banknote. Only 2 previous examples have been offered at auction in the last 5 years. Printer: BEPK�� Est. $300-600 103 103 Kiangse Government Bank, 1907 Dollar Issue Banknote. China, $1, P-S1083, S/M#C94-1, Issued banknote, Black and blue, back black with red seal, PMG graded Very Fine 20 condition with large even margins, firm paper and no edge faults, Rarely seen this nice. S/N703, Attractive and desirable banknote. Printer: CMPA.��Est. $1000-2000