(t) HONG KONG (SAR). Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation. 5 Dollars, 1.4.1941. P-173c. KNB61b. PMG Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ.
Serial number J943633, vertical number 9094. Offered here is a stunning example of the so called Duress issue on which an additional four digit serial number is printed vertically. While the origins of these notes are under debate currently, they are indeed a separate issue of their own and far fewer than the normal notes. 1/7 TOP POP for this rare variety.

1941年香港上海匯豐銀行伍圓。逼簽。
編號J943633，垂直編號9094。被稱為逼簽票，額外垂直印刷四位數編號。此版鈔票的出處眾說紛紜，但屬獨立版別，數量叫普通發行稀少。罕見版別中的冠軍分，六張同分。 (t) On September 1, 2019, the United States enacted new tariffs on collector's items of Chinese origin, including bullion and numismatic coins and banknotes. This lot was manufactured in China and was sourced from outside the United States for this auction after the tariffs were enacted. Accordingly, any client who wishes to take delivery of this item within the United States will be subject to a 7.5% import tariff plus a processing fee of 0.3464% (minimum $31.67 / maximum $614.35). Please note, this is not, and is not intended to be, a complete description of the applicable import tariffs and buyer remains fully liable for and agrees to promptly pay all tariffs and fees relating to the import of these items into the United States and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor will have any responsibility to pay any applicable tariffs or fees. Please consult your tax adviser with any questions. Furthermore, any lots subject to an import tariff will be shipped directly from our Hong Kong offices and shipments to the United States will be subject to our international shipping chart.

Estimate: $3000.00 - $5000.00