Archives International Auctions Auction 77 June 15, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 77 9 June 15, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com China - Republic 35 35 Commercial Bank of China, 1920 Issue Banknote China. 1920. 5 Dollars - Shanghai, P-3b S/M#C293-42, Issued banknote, Purple and multicolor, S/N P07194U, PMG graded Very Good 10 with comments “Hole Repair, Rust.” Printer: ABNC. ......... ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $325-650 36 36 Commercial Bank of China, 1920 Issue Banknote China. 1920. 10 Dollars, P-5b S/M#C293-44, Issued banknote, Yellow on multicolor underprint, S/N Z01015Z - With Character Overprint, PMG graded Very Good 10 with comments “Minor Repairs, Annotations.” Printer: ABNC. Only 4 examples graded in the PMG census. This is the second issued example we have offered in 14 years. ����������������� Est. $550-850 37 37 Commercial Bank of China, 1932 Issue Banknote China. 1932. 5 Dollars - Shanghai, P-14a S/M#C293-70a, Issued banknote, Purple on multicolor underprint, S/N CB/S 013187, PMG graded Very Fine 20 with comment “Annotations.” Printer: W&S. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $375-750 38 38 Commercial Bank of China, 1932 Issue Banknote China. 1932. 10 Dollars - Shanghai, P-15 S/M#C293-71, Issued banknote, Brown on multicolor underprint, S/N D/CB 016027, PMG graded Very Fine 20 with comments “Previously Mounted, Annotations.” Printer: W&S. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $325-650 39 39 Central Bank of China, 1931-45 PMG Graded Issued Banknote Group of 5 China, 1931-45. Lot of 5 Issued banknotes, All PMG graded, Includes: 10 Cents = 1 Chiao, P-202 S/M#C300-15, Green, S/N L998333X, Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ; 1 Yuan, P=211b /M#C300-92, Orange on multicolor, S/N D806733R, Choice Uncirculated 63 with comment “Corner Stains;” 10 Yuan, P-218a S/M#C300-101, Blue on multicolor underprint, S/N F/M 033503X, Choice Uncirculated 63; 10 Yuan, P-245c S/M#C300-171, Light blue on multicolor underprint, S/N ON441110, Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ; and 1000 Yuan, P-290 S/M#C300-264, Purple, S/N 76-E 308590, Choice Uncirculated 64. (5) ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-350 40 40 Bank of China, 1914 “Small Change” “Top Pop” Issue Banknote Rarity China. 1914. 20 Cents, P-36b S/M#C294-60, “Small Change” Issued banknote, Black on green underprint, Great Wall of China in middle, Back orange-brown, S/N C0017891, PMG graded Choice Fine 15. This is the only example graded in the PMG census. No examples have appeared previously in auction that we could fine. This is the first time we have offered this amazing little note. ����������������������������������������������� Est. $650-1000