PMG-graded Notes Excel at Spink Auction in Hong Kong, China

Posted on 3/28/2019

A rare Hong Kong, China note led the top 10 lots, which were all certified by PMG.

PMG-graded banknotes led the way at Spink's Numismatic Collector's Series Sale auction, held in Hong Kong, China from March 26 to 28. In fact, the top 10 paper money lots in the sale, each realizing at least HK$300,000 (about $38,200 USD), were all certified by PMG.

The top lot was Hong Kong, China Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China 50 Dollars, graded PMG 40 Extremely Fine. This extremely rare note from the early 20th century realized HK$650,000 (about $82,800 USD), far surpassing its pre-auction estimate of HK$200,000 to HK$300,000.

Hong Kong, China Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China 50 Dollars, graded PMG 40 Extremely Fine. Realized: HK$600,000 (about $82,800 USD).
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Other PMG-graded highlights from the auction included:


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