1954 HSBC 5 Dollars TQG 53
Product Overview
1954 The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) $5 banknote, Pick#180a, Serial No. D/H 379698. The obverse features an image of a seated lady, the denomination "Five Dollars" in both Chinese and English, and the bank's name; the reverse depicts the HSBC headquarters building and the Goddess of Commerce (Winged Figure). Watermark features a helmeted warrior and the numeral "5". Printed by Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. (BWC) in the UK and signed by G. O. W. Stewart and Michael William Turner, this is a classic post-war Hong Kong brown $5 banknote.
Certified and encapsulated by the authoritative grading service TOG:
- Graded 53 "About Uncirculated" (aUNC); the paper is intact with well-preserved color. The label details the specific variety, watermark, printer, and signatories, and includes a QR code for online authenticity verification.
- The professional sealed grading holder protects against dust, oxidation, and fingerprint damage, ensuring the long-term preservation of the banknote's condition.
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Specifications
| Issuer | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC), 1954 |
|---|---|
| Face Value | 5 Dollars |
| Variety | Pick 180a |
| Printer | Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. (BWC), UK |
| Watermark | Helmeted warrior + Numeral 5 |
| Signatories | G. O. W. Stewart, Michael William Turner |
| Serial Number | D/H 379698 |
| Grade | TOG 53 About Uncirculated |
Actual photos show both the obverse and reverse in full detail; a classic collectible from a historic Hong Kong bank, ideal for a thematic collection of modern Hong Kong banknotes.