Archives International Auctions Sale 58 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, and Security Printing Ephemera and Historic Ephemera April 7 & 8, 2020

Archives International Auctions - Sale 58 14 April 7-8,2020 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 91 91 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. $450-750 92 92 Bank of Communications, 1914 Specimen Banknote Rarity China. 1914, 1 Yuan, P-116s1 S/M#C126, Specimen Banknote, Blue locomotive in ravine at center with sailing ship on reverse, PMG graded 64 EPQ, ABNC. The notes from this series were issued in various colors. The blue color version was used on Shanghai issues and the extremely rare Kiukiang Issues. Rare note as specimen and issued. Originally this note was part of the June 1991 Christie’s sale of the ABN Archives in NYC. First time offered since that auction.��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $600-900 93 93 Bank of China, Bank of Communications and Central Bank of China High Grade Banknote Assortment, ca.1928-45. China.... Lot of 16 banknotes. Includes Bank of China 1937 Issues (2); Bank of Communications, 1914 and 1935 Pair; Central Bank of China, 1928 to 1941 issues (8) and Central Reserve Bank of China, 1943, 100 Yuan issue, All are AU to CU condition. Varying printers. ���� Est. $120-240 94 94 Central Bank of China, 1928. Group of Sequential Issued Banknotes Shanghai, China.... Lot of 20 notes, all are 1928, $10, P-197e, Issued Banknotes. Portrait of SYS on back. All are Uncirculated to CU condition or better. ABNC. (20)�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $100-200 95 95 Central Bank of China, 1945 (1948) Specimen Banknote Rarity. China... 1945 (1948), 5 Yuan, P-389s, Uniface back specimen, Blue on back with junk in center flanked by National Sunbursts, Specimen overprint and serial number on blank back, POC’s. Rare note in any form. SBNC. Only available as a specimen or proof, no issued examples known.������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $100-200 96 96 Central Bank ofChina, 1945 Essay Face&BackUnifaceSpecimens. China, 1945, Lot of 2 pieces, uniface Face and back, 5 Yuan, P-389 Unlisted Specimens, backs of both are overprinted “Specimen No.sxxxxx” with different serial numbers, Printed on planchetted security banknote paper, POC’s, The face is PCGS graded Gem Unc. 66 PPQ and the back is graded Superb Gem Unc. 68 PPQ. Rare in any format and condition. SBNC (2) ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $350-700 97 97 Central Bank of China, 1945 Specimen Banknote. China... 1945 (1948), 5 Yuan, P-389s, Uniface back specimen, Blue on back with junk in center flanked by National Sunbursts, Specimen overprint and serial number on blank back, POC’s. Rare note in any form. SBNC. Only available as a specimen or proof, no issued examples known.��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $100-200