(t) CHINA--REPUBLIC. Lot of (2). Farmers Bank of China. 500 Yuan, ND (1941). P-478bs1 & 478as2. Front & Back Specimens. PMG Choice Very Fine 35 & Choice Extremely Fine 45.
Serial number 000000. Green on multicolour, sampan sailing under arched bridge at centre, reverse green, stone arched bridge. A large and intricately designed high denomination note. Difficult to find in the specimen forms. PMG Comments "Previously Mounted" for the obverse and "Minor Rust" for the reverse.

民國三十年中國農民銀行伍佰圓。正反面樣票。兩張。
編號 000000。綠色印於彩色底紋之上，中央一艘從拱橋下穿過的舢 板；背面綠色印刷，一座石拱橋。 高面值紙幣，尺寸碩大，設計精美，樣票版本非常罕見。PMG備註正面"曾黏貼"，背面"輕微鏽漬"。 (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: $500.00 - $800.00