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Product Overview Own a fascinating piece of post-WWII history with this 1949 Hong Kong 1 Dollar banknote. Issued on 9th April 1949, this note features the portrait of King George VI. It belongs to the iconic green series printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd. and represents the resilience of Hong Kong's financial system during the late 1940s.
Key Features:
Pick Number: P-324
Year of Issue: 1949
Prefix: E-Prefix variety (Serial E/3 942422).
Obverse: Features the portrait of King George VI on the right. The center contains the denomination in English and Chinese, with the signature of Financial Secretary C. G. S. Follows.
Reverse: Ornate green guilloché and floral patterns with "ONE DOLLAR" centered in an oval frame.
Condition: Very Fine (VF). The note retains strong paper body and crisp detail.
Provenance Note: This specific note features a light, vintage pencil notation "Charlie You" on the top margin and a faint purple stamp on the reverse, adding unique character and a glimpse into its past "life" in circulation.
Note: This is an individual listing for the specific banknote shown in the photographs. To ensure your complete satisfaction, you will receive exactly what you see in the photos.
Shipping and Packaging Information:
Processing Time: Orders placed from Monday to Friday will be carefully packed and dispatched within 24 hours.
Packaging: To ensure the safety of your purchase, we use board-backed envelopes and plastic sleeves to protect our products during transit.
United Kingdom Shipping: Enjoy free shipping within the UK, regardless of the weight of your order.
Orders under £5: Sent via second class mail without tracking.
Orders between £5 and £15: Shipped using first class mail without tracking.
Orders exceeding £15: Shipped via first class mail with tracking.
Orders over £100: Special delivery with next-day service.
International Shipping: For international orders, we use Royal Mail International services to ensure reliable global delivery.
Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Aug 7 - Aug 12
US$40
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