光绪二十四年中国通商银行伍两。正面试印样票。(t) CHINA--EMPIRE. Imperial Bank of China. 5 Taels, 1898. P-A41p1. S/M#C293-3b. Front Proof. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.北京地名。 由Barclay & Fry Limited印刷。极受欢迎之发钞银行。通商银行为中国首家现代银行，并在民国时期成为商业银行。妙不可言的美品，相信将在拍卖当天掀起激烈竞争。PMG备注不受边纸钉孔影响。 <font size=-8><strong>(t)</strong><em>This lot was manufactured in China (including Hong Kong), Canada, Mexico, Russia or Republic of Belarus and was sourced from outside the United States for this auction after tariffs were enacted by the United States. Accordingly, any client who wishes to take delivery of this item within the United States will be subject to a 27.5% import tariff for China manufactured items, a 25% import tariff for Canada or Mexico manufactured items and a 35% import tariff for Russia or Belarus manufactured items. In addition, a processing fee of 0.3464% (minimum $31.67 / maximum $634.62) will apply.<em>Please note, this is not, and is not intended to be, a complete description of the applicable import tariffs and buyer remains fully liable for and agrees to promptly pay all tariffs and fees relating to the import of these items into the United States and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor will have any responsibility to pay any applicable tariffs or fees. Please consult your tax adviser with any questions. </em><em>Furthermore, any lots subject to an import tariff will be shipped directly from our Hong Kong offices and shipments to the United States will be subject to our international shipping chart. </em>Peking. Printed by Barclay & Fry Limited. An impressive uniface proof from this extremely popular bank. The Imperial Bank was the first modern bank operating in China and became a quasi national bank in the Republic of China era. A superb item which will be hotly contested for on the day of the floor auction. PMG Comments Note Unaffected by Issue in Selvage.No
