The Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, $100, colour trial specimen, 2.12.1929

The Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, $100, colour trial specimen, 2.12.1929, without serial numbers, brown, black and light blue, supported arms at centre, Minerva at left, watermark area at right, denomination at corners, reverse green and yellow, junk boat and sampan at centre, overprinted ‘SPECIMEN WATERLOW & SONS LTD’ in red twice on both sides,
(Pick 52cts), PMG 63 Choice Uncirculated (Previously Mounted). This type note is extremely elusive and well sought after. Spink China sold a uniface colour trial pair for HKD$456,000 inclusive of Buyer’s Premium in March 2019 and double sided printed notes are generally more popular

Sold for
HK$225,000