(t) HONG KONG (SAR). Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation. 10 Dollars, 1.7.1949. P-179Aas. KNB63S. Specimen. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
Serial number M/H 000000. We think this is an archival proof rather than a 'SPECIMEN' as per the PMG label as important printer's annotations are on the upper border. The comment 'APPROVED 8/7/49' is important as it tells us that this note is the actual one inspected and passed the Bank's examination. The significance of this message is clearly much more important than 'just' a normal specimen. Again, we hope there are collectors who appreciate this difference and let the market decide the value of this item. This note is also one of only three graded by PMG and the SINGLE FINEST GRADE for this specific Pick number. The serial matches the $5 equivalent offered in an earlier lot. PMG Comments "Printer's Annotation."

1949年香港上海匯豐銀行拾圓。檔案試印票。
編號M/H 000000。上方有印刷廠重要筆註，故此我們認為這是檔案試印票，而非PMG標籤所示之樣票。筆註內容為'APPROVED 8/7/49'，由此觀之本品經乃銀行檢驗，並通過檢驗之真實檔案試印票，所載訊息量顯然比”僅僅”一枚普通樣票來得重要得多。在此，我們希望藏家理解箇中原由，並由市場釐定其最終價格。PMG 有三項評級紀錄，本品為此特別Pick號之唯一冠軍分。編號與前項拍品伍圓相配。PMG備註"印刷廠筆註"。 (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 - $4000.00