1971 HSBC 100 dollar 小聖書 ACG ACG 53

Product Overview

A 1971 Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) $100 banknote—commonly known in the market as the "Little Bible" (Xiao Sheng Shu)—bearing serial number 100292 VL. The obverse features a central image of a goddess in red reading a book, along with the bank's name in 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 flying eagle relief. It features a watermark of a warrior's head combined with the numeral "100" and was produced using intaglio printing by the British firm Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. (BWC); it is a classic, highly sought-after Hong Kong banknote from the 1970s.

Certified and encapsulated by ACG (Guangzhou Aicang Art Appraisal Co., Ltd.):

• Graded 53 EPQ (About Uncirculated; indicating high-quality original paper). EPQ certified with no artificial repairs; the design and text are complete and clear, showing only slight circulation creases and minor age-related yellowing, with no tears or holes. The label details the issuing bank, year, denomination, and serial number; the reverse label includes a unique QR code for online verification of the appraisal record.
• Encased in a professional, transparent, sealed grading holder that protects against dust, oxidation, fingerprints, and smudges, ensuring the long-term preservation of the banknote's condition.

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