Pick #82 Bank of China 1940 1 Jiao Banknote (Temple of Heaven Design) | PMG 63 Choice Uncirculated

Product Description

This banknote is a 10-cent (one-jiao) fractional note issued by the Bank of China—one of the "Big Four" banks of the Republic of China era. Printed in 1940 by the German firm DTBC using the intaglio process, it features the iconic Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests at the Temple of Heaven. It is a highly sought-after classic among collectors of Republic-era banknotes. This specific note has been professionally graded and encapsulated by PMG, ensuring its authenticity.

Reverse Details (English Bank Name Side)

• "BANK OF CHINA" is printed horizontally in the top center;
• Arabic numeral "10" and the text "TEN CENTS" appear within decorative frames on both the left and right sides;
• "TEN CENTS" is repeated within decorative frames on both the left and right sides of the design;
• The title "GENERAL MANAGER" and a signature are printed at the bottom;
• Features an all-over background pattern of continuous geometric waves; the border displays intricate scrollwork; the primary color is brownish-tan, with fine, detailed intaglio line work.

Obverse Details (Temple of Heaven Main Image Side)

• "Bank of China" (中國銀行) is printed in large Traditional Chinese characters horizontally at the top center, with the blue serial number "2219337" below;
• The main image on the right depicts the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, complete with steps and trees—a renowned and classic motif in Republic-era banknote design;
• A decorative frame on the left contains the denomination "One Jiao" (壹角) in Traditional Chinese characters (oriented in reverse); below this is the redemption text "Ten Jiao exchangeable for One Yuan of National Currency" (每拾角兌國幣壹圓) and two official bank seals;
• The denomination "One Jiao" (壹角) in Traditional Chinese characters appears in the decorative frames at each of the four corners;
• The primary color is bright red; the background features an all-over intricate interlaced-line pattern, and the border designs exhibit rich layering and detail. # Basic Specifications