CHINA--FOREIGN BANKS. Russo-Asiatic Bank. $500, ND (1910). P-S467.(S/M#O5-) A stoic note that is the highest denomination for this beautiful issuer. The note is printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company and shows a breathtaking design with opposing dragons at center and multi-colored guilloches making up the bordering design. The note is seen with blue over-printed details with "FIVE, HUNDRED, DOLLARS," at center. Two engraved signatures with an additional hand signed counter signature at lower right. Back design seen with facing dragons and pearl of wisdom above. Even circulation and only a few light stains in the margins are reported. Nearly EF and a design we have not handled since our April 2009 CICF sale where an About Uncirculated note fetched $16,675.00 as lot 295. A note that will surely get strong attention from bidders.Choice Very Fine
