Archives International Auctions Auction 85 May 23, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 85 18 April 4, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com China - Taiwan 90 90 Bank of Taiwan, Lottery Savings Bond-Ticket for “Flood Relief”, ca.1950-60’s with Matching Description Letter From Ward D.Smith. Taipei, Taiwan, Lot of 2 notes with accompanying letter dated Dec. 10, 1974, by W.D. Smith of the famous Chinese Numismatic banknote bible. Letter references the text on back and front and calls it “87th Disaster District”. The notes appear similar with large building in middle but are different colors, Evidently it was possibly a savings bond that also had elements of a lottery ticket. The letter is interesting and adds another dimension to the collecting of Chinese banknotes. VF to Choice VF condition. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $325-500 WORLD COINS & MEDALS China or Japan 91 91 Chinese or Japanese War Medal with Inscription, ca.1900-1930 China or Japan. Fruit shaped medal with Chinese Character inscription, Engraved on both sides with flower imagery, VF-XF condition with patina. �������������������������������� Est. $80-160 FOREIGN BANKNOTES China - Miscellaneous 92 92 People’s Bank of China, Central Bank of Manchukuo, and Federal Reserve Bank of China, BanknoteTrio, 1937 to 1980. China, ND (1937) to 1980. Lot of 3 Issued Banknotes, Includes: Central Bank of Manchukuo, ND (1937), 10 Yuan, P-J132b, S/M#M2-42, S/N 061404, PMG graded Choice About Unc 58, JICP; Federal Reserve Bank of China, 1938, 1 Fen, P-J46a, S/M#C286-2, Block 360, PMG graded Choice About Unc 58 EPQ, ECPO; and, People’s Bank of China, 1980, 5 Jiao, P-883b, S/N A5Y6922867, PMG graded Superb Gem Unc 67 EPQ. (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $150-300 China - Japanese Influence 93 93 Central Reserve Bank of China, 1940-44, Pair of Issued Banknotes China, 1940-44. Lot of 2 Issued Banknotes, Includes: 5 Yuan, P-J10e S/M#C297-23, Red on pink-orange and blue underprint, Portrait of SYS at center, S/N E/T 413642A, PMG graded Gem Unc 65 EPQ; 200 Yuan, P-J30b S/M#C297-71, Brown-red with SYS at center, S/N J033846AF, Without Watermark, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, CRBP. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ���������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-400