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China Ming Dynasty 1 Kuan (1368-99) Pick AA10 S/M#T36-20 PMG Very Fine 20.
Gigantic Ming Dynasty note that appeals to collectors and enthusiasts of history worldwide. These vertical paper notes were made by hand. It is remarkable that any have survived to be collected today. Circulated but problem-free and with amazingly bold inking seen on both sides. One of the oldest pieces of paper money that can be obtained.


NOTE: This lot was manufactured in China and was sourced from outside the United States for this auction after September 1, 2019. Under the new US tariffs on Chinese goods, collector's items from China will be subject to an import tariff. Any clients who wish to take delivery of this item in the United States should be aware of this added charge, and consult their tax adviser with any questions. If you choose to take delivery in the United States and purchase both tariffed and non-tariffed lots from this auction, please note that the automatic invoice you receive after the auction will be incorrect; you will be emailed revised invoices shortly afterwards. The lots that fall under the tariff will be invoiced separately and will ship directly from our Hong Kong Office and carry a separate, additional shipping charge.

洪武年(1368-99)大明通行寶鈔壹貫。PMG Very Fine 20。
這張明朝鈔票尺寸驚人,深受世界各地收藏家和歷史愛好者青睞。這款直幅鈔票以人手印製,能流傳至今實在難得。此鈔雖曾歷流通,但不見重大瑕疵,正背面墨印鮮明清晰,為現存最古老的紙鈔之一。


Estimate: $2,500 - up.

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holiday inn golden mile hong kong


50 nathan road


tsim sha tsui, kowloon


hong kong

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