1491
People’s Republic. First Series of RMB. 10,000-Yuan, 1949. (Pick 853a; S/M C282-67). In PMG holder
graded Gem UNC-65 EPQ, a handsome gem of this popular 1949 type.
Not easy to find in such high
grade.
$ 1,300
1492
People’s Republic. Second Series of RMB. 2-Yuan (2), 1953. (Pick 867; S/M C283-10). Both in PMG
holders graded Gem UNC-65 EPQ and Gem UNC-66 EPQ, crisp gems with exceptional paper and
ink quality, the corners are sharp and the spectrum of the design is well preserved. (2)
$ 1,300
1493
People’s Republic. Second Series of RMB. 5-Yuan, 1953. (Pick 869a). In PMG holder
graded Choice
VF-35 Net, Repaired, a beautiful note with vivid details and flashy colours, no obvious damage visible
except for the well repaired crease at the centre.
$ 1,500
This beautiful red 5-Yuan variety is one of the famous “Three Soviet Types” of the second series of RMB. These notes were
originally printed in the Soviet Union, but due to the collapse of Sino-Soviet relationship, these notes were voided post-1964.
This was the first and the only time that the People’s Republic of China would allow a foreign country to print RMB, and
therefore these historic varieties soon became very popular.
