1968 HSBC 500 dollar PMG 30

Product Overview

This is a 1968 Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) $500 banknote (Pick#179e, KNB71in; Serial No. K916163), colloquially known among collectors as the "Great Sage $500" note. The obverse features the bank's name in both Chinese and English, the bank's emblem, a portrait of the bank's Chief Manager, the signatures of two executives, and the denomination "Five Hundred Dollars." The reverse depicts the HSBC headquarters building and a female portrait, with a matching female portrait watermark. Produced by the British printing firm Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. (BWC) using intaglio printing, this note is a classic high-denomination Hong Kong banknote from the 1960s and is rare in the market.

Certified and encapsulated by PMG (Paper Money Guaranty), the authoritative international banknote grading service:

• Graded **30 Very Fine** (VF); the note retains its original design, colors, and signatures. It shows signs of circulation such as creases and slight age-related toning but is free from tears, large holes, or extensive repairs. The holder label details the issuing authority, variety, year, watermark, printer, and serial number; a unique QR code on the back allows for online verification of authenticity via the PMG website.
• Encapsulated in a professional, transparent, and sealed holder that protects against dust, oxidation, fingerprints, and smudges, ensuring the long-term preservation of the note's condition.

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