Central Bank of China, a pair of full proofs for 5 Yuan (2), 1942

Central Bank of China, a pair of full proofs for 5 Yuan (2), 1942, one proof with serial number 1/A 000000 in red, the other without serial numbers, Huang Xiufeng and Li Jue signatures, green print, security fibres and watermark present, four position holes in selvage, printer’s annotations on one proof, mounting traces within selvage on both, but proofs themselves unaffected, in PMG holders 35 EPQ, choice very fine, scarce in this format, a intriguing insight into the De La Rue design process (2 proofs) BNB B3114a for type, Pick 244 for type, S/M C300-170b £600-£800.

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