民国九年中华懋业银行壹圆。样票。(t) CHINA--FOREIGN BANKS. Chinese American Bank of Commerce. 1 Dollar, 15.7.1920. P-S230s3. S/M#C271-1. Specimen. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.此为一组精彩大全套的首面值票，其馀版别将于后续拍品呈现。其正面自由女神像主图令此版一眼可辨。初观此钞墨色鲜明、印刷居中、原装纸身，足堪顶级未流通品相，然因左上角轻微瑕疵，评级仅达64，未能跻身更高评级。中华懋业银行创立于1920年，由中美商界合资千万美元注册成立，总行设于北京。中方代表囊括上海总商会、中国银行及北洋政府要员，使其迅速跻身中国银行业重要地位。 <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>The first denomination of a fantastic complete set offered in the following lots. An instantly recognizable type, owing to the Statue of Liberty on the front. At first glance, this could be deemed as a Gem Uncirculated note given its bold and well-centered printing as well as original paper. However, a slight defect in the left upper corner means it can only be a 64 at most. The Chinese American Bank of Commerce opened in 1920 with a capitalization of USD$10 million as a partnership between Chinese and American businessmen, with its headquarters based in Peking. Representatives from the Chinese side included figures from the Shanghai Commerce Chambre, Bank of China, and the Peiyang Government which enabled it to rise quickly to a prominent position within the Chinese banking sector.NoFrom the Norman Lin Collection.
