CHINA--EMPIRE. Ta-Ching Government Bank. $5, 1.9.1906. P-NL.(S/MT10-) Fengtien branch. Of all the notes from this issuer we have encountered, this is the first we have handled from this Fengtien branch. The SCWPM shows the branch name listed although only a 50 Cent note is seen which caries a $4,800.00 price in Fine. This Five Dollar note is simply stunning and offers crisp detail of the design throughout with strong inks and light circulation. Shown with a similar design to the entire series with crossed flags at center and ornate blue frame. Back seen in English with central vignette and green under-prints. A tear at the upper center and some light foxing is all we report. An item that, along with the next lot, will surely cause some excitement among collectors.Very Fine-Extremely Fine
