Explore the Hong Kong One Dollar 1936 - A Rare Collectible

A High-Grade Survivor of Pre-War Hong Kong

Secure an exceptional piece of Asian colonial history with this 1936 Government of Hong Kong 1 Dollar note. Following the death of George V, this series was updated to feature the portrait of his successor, King George VI. Finding pre-WWII Hong Kong currency in this near-pristine condition is a rare feat, as many of these notes were lost or destroyed during the subsequent Japanese occupation.

Key Design Features:

• Obverse (Front): Features a sharp, youthful portrait of King George VI on the right. The note maintains the iconic deep purple color palette and intricate "One Dollar" overprint in the center.

• Reverse (Back): Showcases the sophisticated radial guilloche patterns and "Government of Hong Kong" branding typical of the high-security printing by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co.

• Signatory: Signed by S. Caine, the Financial Secretary of the era.

Item Details:

• Issuer: Government of Hong Kong

• Pick Number: P-312

• Date of Issue: ND (1936)

• Serial Number: T368833

• Grading: PMG 58 Choice About Uncirculated

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

Collector's Note: A PMG 58 grade is tantalizingly close to "Gem" status. This note possesses original paper wave, sharp corners, and exceptional eye appeal. For the serious Hong Kong collector, this is a "Top Pop" candidate that serves as a bridge between the early silver-crisis issues and the post-war emergency notes.