1956 HSBC 5 dollar 大啡妹 PMG 50
Product Overview
1956 The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) $5 banknote, Pick #180a, serial number F/H 122564. The obverse features a seated female figure, the denomination "Five Dollars" in both Chinese and English, and the bank's name; the reverse depicts the HSBC headquarters building and the "Goddess with Eagle" motif. Watermarks include a helmeted warrior's head and the numeral "5." Printed by Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. (BWC) in the UK, this is a classic post-war Hong Kong brown $5 banknote.
Certified and encapsulated by PMG (Paper Money Guaranty):
- Graded 50 "About Uncirculated" (AU), with the notation "Stains Lightened." The note retains excellent structural integrity and a complete design layout. The holder label details the issuance period, variety, printer, watermark, and serial number; authenticity can be verified online via the official website's QR code.
- The professional, sealed grading holder protects against dust, oxidation, and fingerprints, preserving the banknote's current condition.
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Specifications
| Issuer | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC), Hong Kong |
|---|---|
| Face Value | 5 Dollars |
| Variety | Pick 180a / KNB61e-h |
| Printer | Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. (BWC), UK |
| Watermark | Warrior's Head & 5 |
| Serial Number | F/H 122564 |
| Grade | PMG 50 About Uncirculated (Notation: Stains Lightened) |
Actual photos of both the obverse and reverse are provided. This is a classic collectible from a historic Hong Kong bank, ideal for thematic collections of modern Hong Kong banknotes or for completing a series set.