1966 HSBC $100 Hong Kong Dollar — Condition AUNC

Product Overview

This is a 1966 Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) $100 banknote—bearing the serial number 290755 UR. The obverse features the "Goddess of Learning" (depicted in a red robe) and displays the bank's name in both Chinese and English, the $100 denomination, the bank's emblem, and the signatures of two executives. The reverse depicts the old HSBC headquarters building and a relief sculpture of the "Goddess with Eagle." It features a watermark of a warrior's head alongside the numeral "100" and was produced using the intaglio printing process by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. (BWC) in the UK; it is a classic, highly sought-after Hong Kong banknote from the 1960s.

Condition Report (Raw Note):

• The overall design and text are complete and clear. There is a central crease and slight age-related yellowing due to circulation, but no tears, holes, or extensive repairs. The original dual signatures, serial number, and color gradations remain intact, and the paper quality is well-preserved, showing no signs of severe brittleness or mold.
• Comes with a generic transparent protective sleeve to guard against dust and fingerprints. For long-term collection purposes, professional grading and encapsulation are recommended to enhance preservation and market value.

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