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Auction: CSS112C - WORLD, MACAU AND HONG KONG COINS AND BANKNOTES
Lot: 2211

The HongKong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, pair of progressive proofs $500 cut from a unique sheet, ND (1978-83), brown and green underprint, coat of arms at left, reverse brown and multicolour, old HSBC building at left, lion head at right, printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Limited,
(Pick 189 for type), Both PMG 65EPQ. Note that Bradbury Wilkinson are not known to produce remainders and these notes were cut from 'pre-final production' proofs sheets that were created for final approval from the printer and HSBC. Hence the remainder should be a proof. Exceedingly rare, a must-have for any serious collector of vintage Hong Kong banknotes. (2)


The HongKong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, pair of progressive proofs $500 cut from a unique sheet, ND (1978-83), brown and green underprint, coat of arms at left, reverse brown and multicolour, old HSBC building at left, lion head at right, printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Limited, (Pick 189 for type), Both PMG 65EPQ. Note that Bradbury Wilkinson are not known to produce remainders and these notes were cut from 'pre-final production' proofs sheets that were created for final approval from the printer and HSBC. Hence the remainder should be a proof. Exceedingly rare, a must-have for any serious collector of vintage Hong Kong banknotes. (2)

Estimate
HK$18,000 to HK$25,000

Starting price
HK$18000