Neil Nelson began seriously collecting banknotes of China in 1999. He placed a main focus on pre-revolutionary material and also specimen and proofs notes. The breadth of the collection was immediate upon viewing with condition also playing a large factor. Several scarce to rare provincial banknotes are seen in census condition according to grading reports. Many rare specimen and proof notes, with designs being extremely rare or unreported in issued form, will be offered for those seeking to fill holes in even comprehensive holdings. A few highly important components of his collection consist of two Ta-Ching Government Bank notes of the five and ten dollar denominations. These are very rare pieces which are also the finest for their respective catalog numbers we have handled.
In terms of importance and size, this currency sale will be the most impressive we have held in Hong Kong and will likely see feverish participation from bidders. With the market for collectible Chinese paper money finally seeing the attention these rarities deserve, we are anticipating record prices throughout the timeline of Chinese issued banknotes. The April Hong Kong auction will most definitely be a sale to remember and one that should not be missed.
