A Historic Survivor of the Silver Standard Crisis

Step back into the height of the British colonial era with this authentic 1935 Government of Hong Kong 1 Dollar note. This is more than a banknote; it is a historical artifact from the year Hong Kong was forced off the Silver Standard. Following the U.S. Silver Purchase Act of 1934, silver prices skyrocketed, draining the Colony of its coins and forcing the urgent introduction of this paper dollar.

Rare Design Features:

• Obverse (Front): Features a regal, mature portrait of King George V in an oval frame on the right. The note is printed in a striking deep purple ink with a multicolored underprint.

• Reverse (Back): Showcases intricate geometric guilloche patterns and the denomination clearly stated in English and Chinese (壹圓).

• Significance: This is the first paper dollar issued by the Government of Hong Kong to replace silver coinage. It was printed by the world-renowned Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. in England.

Item Details:

• Issuer: Government of Hong Kong

• Pick Number: P-311

• Date of Issue: ND (1935)

• Serial Number: F665157

• Grading: PMG 35 Choice Very Fine

• Printer: Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. (BWC)

Collector's Perspective: High-grade examples of the "George V" issue are significantly harder to find than the subsequent George VI series. At a PMG 35 grade, this note retains excellent paper body, original color, and crispness, making it an investment-grade addition to any world currency collection.