(t) HONG KONG (SAR). Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation. 500 Dollars, 1.6.1935. P-179a. KNB71a. PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
Serial number C029863. Brown and blue on multicolour, Bank arms upper centre, Sir Thomas Jackson at right, watermark at left, two hand signed signatures at lower left and right, reverse blue, Bank building at centre, classical bust at left. A superb note hand signed note in mid grade with the coveted first date of issue. Deep, bold and enticing inks are observed throughout, with two neat and clearly discernible hand signed signatures at lower left and right. Just four notes across all three dates are graded higher and we are sure that these will not be out in the open market for a long time yet. PMG Comments "Minor Repairs."

1935年香港上海匯豐銀行伍佰圓。
一張編號為 C029863 的滙豐銀行伍佰圓紙幣， 棕色和藍色，圖案為多色印刷，上方中央為銀行行徽，右側為昃臣爵士肖像，左側為水印，左下方和右下方為兩個手簽，背面為藍色，中央為銀行大樓，左側為經典半身像圖案。這張紙幣品相良好，帶有兩個清晰可辨的手簽，是首發日期的珍貴版別，即便統計此版的三個日期亦僅有四張評級更高的紙幣，公開拍賣中可一不可再的呈獻，極具收藏價值。PMG備註"輕微修補"。 (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: $2000.00 - $4000.00