CHINA--EMPIRE. Imperial Bank of China. 1 Tael, 14.11.1898. P-A40a. S/M#C293-2b. PMG About Uncirculated 50.
Peking, serial number 48828. This high grade 1 Tael exhibits true visual quality and well above average condition than usually encountered. This scarce and highly collected Tael issue note doesn't always turn up in public auctions. It features a deep blue frame and orange under-printing with red protectors. There are strong overprints in both the serial numbers and signature. The back has a black circular seal at upper center and similar styling as the face. This example will certainly enhance any comprehensive collection of Chinese banknotes. The Imperial Bank of China was the first Chinese bank to operate under Western norms and as such this note has great historical as well as collectible value. PMG Comments "Minor Tear."

光緒二十四年中國通商銀行壹兩。
北京地名，編號48828。此張珍品極為漂亮，品相比一般所見更優。罕見的壹兩票，拍賣場上的稀客。深藍色票框橘色底印，紅色行徽。兩面的編號及簽名處印墨均十分深刻。反面中央上方有黑色圓形圖章，正面設計亦類似。能提升中國紙鈔集藏中的一張佳品。中國通商銀行是首家按照西方規範運作的中國銀行，故此鈔具有深遠的歷史意義，值得好好珍藏。PMG 備註"微裂"。

Estimate: $2000.00 - $4000.00