1982 Standard Chartered Bank 50 dollar PMG 45

• Product Description
• 1982 Hong Kong Chartered Bank $50 banknote (Pick#78c, KNB53e-g; Serial No. D360599). Printed by Thomas De La Rue (TDLR) in the UK, it features an embedded watermark of a warrior's head. The obverse depicts the classic blue "auspicious lion" with a ball, along with the bank's name (in Chinese and English), denomination, and the signatures of two executives. The reverse features a purple-blue color scheme, illustrating the Chartered Bank headquarters and the Royal Coat of Arms (Lion and Unicorn); this is the classic "Blue Lion $50" note well-known among collectors.
• Certified and encapsulated by PMG (Paper Money Guaranty), the authoritative international banknote grading service:
• Graded 45 Choice Extremely Fine (Choice XF): The overall design is complete and crisp, with only minor wear to the background pattern and slight traces of circulation. The label details the bank, variety, year of issue, printer, watermark, and serial number; the back of the holder features a unique verification QR code for authenticity checks on the PMG website.
• Encased in a professional-grade, thick, transparent holder that effectively blocks dust, moisture, and UV rays—preventing oxidation and discoloration—making it ideal for long-term preservation and display.
• Specifications
• Issuing Authority: The Chartered Bank (Hong Kong)
• Denomination: 50 Dollars
• Year of Issue: 1982
• Variety/Catalog Number: Pick#78c / KNB53e-g
• Printer: Thomas De La Rue (TDLR)
• Watermark: Warrior's head
• Serial Number: D360599
• Grading Service: PMG (Paper Money Guaranty)
• Grade: 45 Choice Extremely Fine