PMG-graded Notes and NGC-graded Coins Among Highlights in Spink China Hong Kong Auction

PMG-graded banknotes and NGC-graded coins are among the highlights of Spink's "Banknotes, Bonds & Shares and Coins of China and Hong Kong (China)" auction, to be held at the Hua Fu Commercial Building in Hong Kong, China January 19-20, 2018.

PMG-graded notes

• Lot 646 - People's Bank of China: 1951 10,000 Yuan, Pick 858, graded PMG 25 Very Fine NET (restoration). Estimate: HK$110,000 to HK$130,000 (about $14,000 USD to $16,600 USD).
• Lot 1629 (5 notes) - Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation: 1997 $20, $50, $100, $500 and $1,000, Picks 201c, 202c, 203b, 204c, 205b, serial number AA 222222, graded PMG 66 Gem Uncirculated or 67 Superb Gem Unc EPQ. Estimate: HK$200,000 to HK$300,000.
• Lot 1635 (22 notes) - The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, 2000 $20, Pick 201d, lucky serial numbers, graded from PMG 66 Gem Uncirculated EPQ to 68 Superb Gem Unc EPQ. Estimate: HK$150,000 to HK$180,000.
• Lot 1731 - The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation: 1930 $500, Pick 177b, graded PMG 58 Choice About Uncirculated. Estimate: HK$130,000 to HK$150,000.
• Lot 1794 - The Mercantile Bank of India: 1935 $50, Pick 240a, graded PMG 58 Choice About Uncirculated. Estimate: HK$280,000 to HK$340,000.



1935 Mercantile Bank of India $50, Pick 240a, graded PMG 58 Choice About Uncirculated. Click image to enlarge. (Images courtesy of Spink)



• Lot 1895 - Hong Kong, China - The Chartered Bank, 1977 $500, Pick 72d, serial number Z/P 1000000, graded PMG 65 Gem Uncirculated EPQ. Estimate: HK$150,000 to HK$200,000.

NGC-graded coins

• Lot 1284 - China: 1989 12-ounce silver proof Year of the Snake 100 Yuan, graded NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo. Estimate: HK$90,000 to HK$110,000.
• Lot 1309 - Great Britain: 1676 gold 5 Guineas, graded NGC AU 53. Estimate: HK$160,000 to HK$180,000.
• Lot 1336 - Hong Kong, China: 1941 bronze 1 Cent, graded NGC 61 MS BN. Estimate: HK$90,000 to HK$150,000.
• Lot 1429 - Great Britain: 1934B silver British Trade Dollar, graded NGC MS 65. Estimate: HK$60,000 to HK$80,000.
• Lot 1430 - Great Britain: 1935B silver British Trade Dollar, graded NGC MS 62. Estimate: HK$200,000 to HK$250,000.



1935B silver British Trade Dollar, graded NGC MS 62 Click images to enlarge.

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