Archives International Auctions Auction 72 December 7, 2021 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins, Colonial Fiscal Documents, and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 72 31 December 7, 2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 193 193 Shansi Provincial Bank, 1932 Issue Banknote China. 1932. 10 Yuan - Taiyuan, P-S2673a S/M#S23-82a, Issued banknote, Green on multicolor underprint, S/N T0244050, PMG graded Choice Fine 15 with comment “Splits.” Printer: BEPP. Only 5 examples graded in the PMG census. This is the highest graded example to be offered at auction and the first time we have handled this note. ���������������������������������������� Est. $300-500 194 194 Shansi Provincial Bank, 1933 Issue Banknote China. 1933. 5 Yuan - Tai Yuan, P-S2675b S/M#S23-90b, Issued banknote, Red, S/N T0525307, Sign. Y. Fu - C.L. Lu, PMG graded Fine 12 NET with comment “Repaired.” Printer: BEPP. Only 4 examples graded in the PMG census. This is the first example offered by us. ������ Est. $140-260 195 195 Shansi Provincial Bank, 1936 (ND 1937) “Top Pop” Issue Banknote China. 1936 (ND 1937). 1 Yuan, P-S2678 S/M#S23-100, Issue banknote, Olive-green on light blue underprint, S/N A2324440/K0520608, Ovpt. On China #S2677, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63. This is the highest graded note out of 5 listed in the PMG census. Only 1 example is noted as having been offered in auction previously. This is the first time we have offered this rare note. ��������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $400-800 196 196 Provincial Bank of Shensi, ND (1939) Issued Banknote China. ND (1939). 2 Chiao = 20 Cents, P-S2692 S/M#S24-31, Issued banknote, Brown, S/N 0441460, PMG graded About Uncirculated 53 with comment “Toned.” Only one note grades higher out of 6 graded in the PMG census. ������������������������������������������������ Est. $300-600 197 197 Shangtung Exchange Bureau, 1936 Issued Banknote China. 1936. 20 Coppers, P-S2710 S/M#S35, Issued banknote, Dark green on light green underprint, S/N 8608573, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. Only one note grades higher in the PMG census out of 20 graded. ������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $250-400 198 198 Shantung Exchange Bureau, 1936 “Top Pop” Issue BJ445:J459anknote China. 1936. 100 Coppers, P-S2712 S/M#S35, Issued banknote, Red on yellow-orange underprint, S/N 1565744, PMG graded Uncirculated 62. Only 3 notes listed in the PMG census. Rare and desirable high grade for issue . �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $230-375