Rare HK&S Color Trial
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Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, 1965 Color Trial Specimen.
Hong Kong, 1st February, 1965, P-183 Unlisted Color Trial Specimen,
Olive Green on m/c with seated allegorical woman on left instead of issued red on m/c, back olive green on light red underprint, Specimen overprints,
POC’s, S/N 000000 UK - 55, 4 Serial numbers on back, extremely rare as color trial. Choice Uncirculated condition with very small and light toning spots
on the upper back margin keeping this amazing note from Gem Uncirculated. BWC..................................................................................
HK $12000-24000
Mercantile Bank of India Collection
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Mercantile Bank of India, 1936 Issue.
Hong Kong, 1st July, 1936, $5. P-S235c, Issued Banknote, Olive green on m/c underprint, boats at center with
buildings and tower behind, back dark red and black, 4 Serial Numbers on back, S/N 148433, PMG graded Very Fine 25 NET with note of small ink on the
upper left back corner which is very unobtrusive, Amazing note that has large even margins, bright colors and sharp corners, Only three graded in the
PMG census with this note tied for highest grade. A trophy note for the discriminating collector. W&S.....................................................
HK $10000-20000
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Archives International Auctions - Hong Kong
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January, 2013
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