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Archives International Auctions
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2379 Chinese-American Bank of Commerce, 1920 “Shanghai” Branch Issue.China. 1920. Shanghai, $5. P-S236b S/M#C271-3a, Issued banknote.
PMG graded Choice Fine 15 condition. ABNC. Rare and attractive note. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������
HK $8000-16000
Rare Chinese-American Proof Set
2380
2380 Chinese-American Bank of Commerce, 1920 First Issue Set of Proof Banknotes.China. Lot of 5 banknotes, all are Face and Back Large Die
proofs printed on india paper on large card. All have the face in black with the Statue of Liberty on right, shield with floral spray on left backs
are green, Includes 1920, $1, P-S230p; $5, P-S231p; $10, P-S232p; $50, P-S233p (Only known as a specimen) and $100, P-S234p (Only known as a
Specimen). All have shield in floral wreath on left and Statue of Liberty on right, flanking circular ornate and colorful cycloid engraving, all with
green back. All are in Choice to Superb Gem Uncirculated condition. Outstanding banknote set from this extremely rare bank with only 3 sets
of proofs found in the ABN archives. Issued notes rarely appear on the market. ABNC. The complete set has never been offered as a proof set
previously and is directly from the ABN archives sale of 1991. (ex.June, 1991, Christie’s ABNArchives Sale) �������������������������������������
HK $70000-116000