Mercantile Bank of India, Ltd., Hong Kong, $500, 24.8.1948, serial

Mercantile Bank of India, Ltd., Hong Kong, $500, 24.8.1948, serial number 2586, blue on multicolour underprint, Mercury at right, reverse blue-green, (Pick 241), PMG 30, stains, minor foreign substance. One of the icons of Hong Kong banknote, colloquially known as 'Peter Pan'. A completely original example with a bold signature and well centered printing. Most other examples seen on the market are usually with some sort of repairs. Original previously unseen examples are extremely rare. PMG census with a total of only 11 graded with the top grade being a mere 40. 1948年有利銀行伍佰員，編號2586，藍色底紋，多色印刷，右側為墨丘利頭像，背面為藍綠色。PMG 30，有漬及少量外附物。此乃香港紙幣名譽品之一，俗稱「小飛俠」，原裝狀態，簽名清晰醒目，印刷居中周正。市面上大多數同款有利銀行伍佰員均經過不同程度修補，更顯此從未於市場曝光之原品的矜貴。PMG評級紀錄中僅錄有11枚，最高評級也僅得40分

Estimate:£19,285.8

View all items fromSpink AuctionsorPostcards & Stamps