1945 (ND) Hong Kong Government 1 Cent, PMG 67
Product Description
This collectible is a 1-cent banknote issued by the British Hong Kong government in 1945. It lacks the official year of issue (ND (1945)), has the International Banknote Catalogue number Pick#321, and the format code KNB10. It was among the first batch of government-issued banknotes in Hong Kong after World War II. Authenticated by the globally renowned banknote authentication agency PMG, it received a top grade of 67 Superb Gem Uncirculated EPQ (Extremely Perfect, Uncirculated, Original High-Quality Paper).
This 1-cent banknote is an early single-sided small-denomination note with a blank reverse. Due to significant circulation before and after World War II, banknotes in this uncirculated, untreated condition (67 EPQ) are extremely rare, making it a classic and exquisite example of early British Hong Kong coin collecting.
Detailed Analysis of the Front and Back of the Banknote
Front Main Print
| Title Text Layout | ** The top of the banknote features the horizontal English text "GOVERNMENT OF HONGKONG," while the middle section displays the vertical traditional Chinese characters for "香港政府" (Hong Kong Government). The issuing institution is indicated in both Chinese and English. |
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| Face Value Design | ** The four corners are printed with the Arabic numeral "1c" and the vertical traditional Chinese characters for "壹分" (One Cent). The left oval area is covered with a finely textured spiral anti-counterfeiting pattern, and the central vertical characters for "壹分" highlight the face value. |
| Legal Circulation Notes | ** The English text "THESE NOTES ARE LEGAL TENDER FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANY AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING ONE DOLLAR" is included. The center displays the English text "ONE CENT" and the traditional Chinese characters for "壹分." The bottom features the original handwritten signature of the Financial Secretary from that era. |
| Exclusive Portrait Version | ** The right oval contains an engraved portrait of King George VI in military uniform, dated 1945. The early version of this banknote is unique to this year; later, in the 1960s, the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II was replaced on the coin, making the period distinctions clear. Printing process: The entire banknote is printed using a single-color brown intaglio engraving, with a full layer of fine, interwoven anti-counterfeiting patterns. The lines are three-dimensional and complete, the ink is full and even, without ink smudging, wear, or yellowing. |
Blank Reverse Side
The reverse side of the banknote is completely blank, without any patterns, text, or anti-counterfeiting features. It is printed only on original off-white special cotton banknote paper, without watermarks or security threads, reflecting the standard design of Hong Kong government coinage in the 1940s.
Complete Specifications of the Collection
| Issuing Authority | Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Government |
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| Issuance Period | 1945 (No year on the banknote) |
| International Catalogue Number | Pick #321 |
| Version Code | KNB10 Early Original George VI Edition |
| Face Value | 1 Cent |
| Printing Method | Single-sided intaglio printing, blank reverse |
| Paper Material | High-strength professional cotton banknote paper |
| Condition | PMG 67 Superb Gem Unc EPQ, pristine condition, uncirculated |
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