1972 HSBC $100 Hong Kong dollar PMG 35

Product Overview

A 1972 Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) $100 banknote (Pick#185a / KNB73a-b), serial number 015718 WB, popularly known in the market as "Lychee Red." The obverse features the bank's name in Chinese and English, the twin lion emblem, the HSBC headquarters building, the denomination, and the signatures of two executives. The reverse displays the bank's coat of arms as the central motif. It features a lion's head watermark, and the serial number is printed on both the obverse and reverse. Produced via intaglio printing by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. (BWC) in the UK, this is a classic Hong Kong banknote issue from the 1970s.

Certified and encapsulated by PMG (Paper Money Guaranty):

• Graded 35 Choice Very Fine; the original design, colors, and signatures remain fully legible. Shows signs of circulation such as a central fold and slight age-related toning, but is free from tears, large holes, or extensive repairs. The label details the issuing authority, variety, year, printer, watermark, and serial number; the reverse includes a unique QR code for authenticity verification on 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 banknote's condition.

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