1983 HSBC 100 dollar ZC Prefix PMG 68 EPQ

• Product Description
• 1983 The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) $100 banknote (Pick#187d, KNB74f-g; Serial No. ZC302285). Printed by Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. (BWC), UK; features a lion's head watermark. The obverse displays the bank's name horizontally, the classic lion-and-unicorn coat of arms, and the signatures of two executives, set against a crimson color scheme. The reverse depicts the HSBC Central headquarters flanked by two lions and features an exquisite octagonal dragon-pattern security design. Commonly known as the "Red Lion $100," it is a classic Hong Kong banknote from the 1980s.
• Certified and encapsulated by PMG (Paper Money Guaranty):
• Graded 68 EPQ (Superb Gem Uncirculated) with Exceptional Paper Quality (EPQ) certification. The note is pristine, crisp, and crease-free, with rich, vibrant colors and sharp, intact intaglio details; it shows absolutely no signs of circulation wear. The label details the bank, variety, issue date, printer, watermark, and serial number; the back of the holder features a unique QR code for online authenticity verification via the PMG website.
• Encased in a professional-grade, thickened, transparent holder that blocks dust, moisture, and UV rays to prevent oxidation and discoloration, making it ideal for long-term preservation and display.
• Specifications
• Issuer: The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC)
• Face Value: 100 Dollars
• Issue Date: March 31, 1983
• Variety: Pick#187d / KNB74f-g
• Printer: BWC
• Watermark: Lion's head
• Serial Number: ZC302285
• Grading Service: PMG (Paper Money Guaranty)
• Grade: 68 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated