Lot #48: China Amoy Industrial Bank 5 Cents, ca. 1940, Pick S1656 (TR)

Scarce vintage Chinese banknote from the Amoy Industrial Bank, approximately 1940, denomination 5 Cents, Pick S1656. This unusual local Chinese banknote features elaborate engraved designs, traditional Chinese architecture and ornate denomination panels. The Amoy Industrial Bank 1940 issue is catalogued with denominations including 1 Cent, 5 Cents, 10 Cents and 50 Cents. Original collector/dealer identification label remains attached to the protective sleeve, identifying the note as China, 1940, 5 Cents, Amoy Industrial Bank, with an old handwritten purchase price of 4.50. Condition is Fine to Very Fine, with visible age-related toning, folds/creases, edge wear and some discoloration. No obvious major tears or missing sections noted. Please examine all photographs carefully. An especially interesting piece for collectors of Chinese provincial/local banknotes, Japanese-era China currency, Asian paper money and historical world banknotes. AT Pickup category timeslot {A}