Archives International Auctions Auction 81 December 15th & 16th 2022

Archives International Auctions - Sale 81 12 December 15, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 56 56 Central Bank of China, 1948 “CGU” Obverse and Reverse Uniface Essay Color Trial Specimens. China, 1948. 10,000 CGU’s, P-363s1 and P-363s2, S/M#C301-71, Unlisted Color Trial banknotes (Not listed on PMG holders). Uniface Front and Back “Specimens”, Face Blue with portrait of SYS in middle, back blue with bank building, red “00000” serial numbers, POC’s. The obverse is PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ and the reverse is Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ. SBNC. Rare note in high grade. �� Est. $750-1250 57 57 Central Bank of China, ND (1945) Back Progressive Large Die Proof, China, ND (1945), 5 Yuan, P-389pp2, S/M#C302-3, Large Die Proof, Green without central vignette, sunbursts on left and right, the central vignette of junks sailing and denomination beneath the vignette is missing. Plate # 9620 is on the bottom, Printed on india paper on large thin card, PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ. Extremely rare if not unique proof. �� Est. $500-1000 58 58 Central Bank of China, 1946, Back Specimen Note China, 1946. 20 Cents, P-395Asb1, S/M3C302, Back Specimen, Green print with Sampans at anchor at center, Printer: TDLR, PMG graded Gem Unc 65 EPQ. �� Est. $160-280 59 59 Central Bank of China, 1948 “Gold Yuan” Obverse and Reverse Uniface Essay Specimens. China. 1949. 5,000 Gold Yuan. Series 1A. P-Unlisted (PMG gave it the designation of S/M#C302). Uniface front and back specimen banknotes in green. CKS in center. Specimen overprint and POC, the back of each note with “Approved for Production “. The Obverse specimen is PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ and the reverse is PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64, Horizontal note. Rare essay banknote. SBNC. �� Est. $650-1000