1974 Mercantile Bank 100 dollar PMG 25

Product Overview

1974 Mercantile Bank Limited (Hong Kong) $100 banknote (Pick#245, KNB21a; Serial No. B202561). The obverse features the bank's name in Chinese and English, a central vignette of a goddess holding a trident, the denomination ($100), and the signatures of two executives. The reverse depicts a panoramic cityscape of Victoria Harbour. It features a dragon watermark and was produced using intaglio printing by Thomas De La Rue (TDLR) in the UK. Mercantile Bank was one of Hong Kong's three major note-issuing banks in the past; the $100 denomination is rarely found today, making it a scarce and sought-after item for Hong Kong currency collectors.

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

• Graded **25 Very Fine** (VF); the original design, colors, and signatures remain fully legible. Signs of long-term circulation include a prominent central crease, paper yellowing, and minor spotting, but there are no tears, large holes, or extensive repairs. The holder label details the issuing authority, variety, year, printer, watermark, and serial number; the back features a unique QR code for authenticity verification on the PMG website.
• The professional, transparent, and sealed grading holder protects the note from dust, oxidation, fingerprints, and smudges, ensuring long-term preservation of its current circulated condition.

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