HONG KONG (SAR). Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation. 50 Dollars

'Flying Wheel' $50 in 53-EPQ! HONG KONG (SAR). Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation. 50 Dollars, 1.1.1934. P-175d. KNB64c. Duress Note. PMG About Uncirculated 53 EPQ. An excellent example of the 'Communications' 50 Dollar note issued by HSBC from 1927 to 1934. The serial number range confirms its status as a "Duress note," put into circulation during the Japanese Occupation despite protests from bank officials. A deeply attractive note with full, original green inks and totally original paper quality. Clear and discernible hand drawn signature at lower left, printed signature of V.M. Grayburn at lower right. An breath taking note that's sure to attract the attention of discerning collectors. Estimate: $5,000 - $8,000. Provenance: From the Grass Unweeded Collection. "飛輪"伍拾圓，53EPQ！ 1934年香港上海匯豐銀行伍拾圓。迫簽票。 香港匯豐銀行於1927至1934年間發行之"飛輪"伍拾圓卓越範例。從編號可確認其為日佔時期銀行高層抗議無效下被迫發行之"迫簽票"。品相極具吸引力，原裝綠色油墨深潤，紙質純正原裝。左下方為清晰可辨之手簽，右下方為V. M. Grayburn印刷簽名。令人驚艷之珍品，定能吸引資深藏家目光。

Estimate:$2,500

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