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 after the liberation following World War II. It is marked ND (1945), with the International Banknote Catalogue number Pick#321 and format code KNB10. Professionally sealed and authenticated by the internationally renowned banknote grading agency PMG, it received a top-tier grade of 67 Superb Gem Uncirculated EPQ (Extremely perfect, uncirculated, original high-quality paper).
This is an early single-sided small-denomination banknote with no printed images or text on the reverse. Due to extensive circulation and wear after the war, 67-cent EPQ notes in pristine, undamaged condition are extremely rare, making it a core standard collectible for early British Hong Kong coin collectors.
Detailed Analysis of the Front and Back of the Banknote
Front Printing
| Title Text Layout | ** The top of the banknote features the horizontal English text "GOVERNMENT OF HONGKONG," while the center displays the traditional Chinese characters "香港政府" (Hong Kong Government), indicating the issuing authority in both English and Chinese. |
|---|---|
| Denomination Layout | ** The four corners of the banknote are marked with the Arabic numeral "1c" and the traditional Chinese characters "壹分" (One Cent). The large oval area on the left is covered with intricately interwoven spiral security features, and the large vertical characters "壹分" (One Cent) in the center stand out visually. |
| Legal Currency Remarks | ** The banknote contains the English text "THESE NOTES ARE LEGAL TENDER FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANY AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING ONE DOLLAR." The center displays the English text "ONE CENT" and the traditional Chinese characters "壹分," and the bottom features the original handwritten signature of the Financial Secretary from that period. |
| Unique Era Portrait | ** The right oval border features an engraved portrait of King George VI in military uniform. Only available in 1945. Early post-war coinage used the same design, while the 1960s saw a change in the design, replacing Queen Elizabeth II's portrait. This is a key characteristic distinguishing the different periods. |
| Printing process | The entire banknote is printed using a single-color brown intaglio engraving, with a full-page, fine, three-dimensional anti-counterfeiting pattern. The ink is saturated and evenly distributed, without any signs of circulation such as ink smudging, wear, yellowing, or stains. |
Blank Reverse Side
The reverse side of the banknote is completely blank, without any patterns, text, or anti-counterfeiting features. It retains only the original off-white professional cotton banknote paper, without watermarks or security threads, a characteristic of the unified design of Hong Kong government subsidiary banknotes in the 1940s.
Complete Specifications of the Collection
| Issuing Authority | Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Government (British) |
|---|---|
| Issuance Period | 1945 (No year on the banknote) |
| International Catalogue Number | Pick #321 |
| Version Code | KNB10 Original Post-War Version by King George VI |
| 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, Super Perfect, Uncirculated |
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