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1000 Dollars, Bank of China (Hong Kong), Hong Kong, 2010–2015 (Pick 345)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

2010-2015

Issuing entity

British Hong Kong

This 1000 Dollars note was issued in Hong Kong by the Bank of China (Hong Kong), with dates recorded from 2010–2015. It belongs to the Dollar (1863-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Special Administrative Region (1997-date). It measures 163 × 81 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 345.

Obverse: View of Victoria Harbour from The Peak. Its lettering reads “中國銀行（香港）有限公司 / BANK OF CHINA (HONG KONG) LIMITED / 憑票即付 / PROMISES TO PAY THE BEARER / ON DEMAND AT ITS OFFICE HERE / 港幣壹仟圓 / ONE THOUSAND / HONG KONG DOLLARS / 承董事會命 / BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS / 1000 / 總裁 香港 二〇一〇年一月一日 / CHIEF EXECUTIVE HONG KONG 1 JANUARY 2010”. Reverse: Victoria Harbour This is an automatic translation. The original text is: Victoria Harbour. Its lettering reads “中國銀行（香港）有限公司 / BANK OF CHINA (HONG KONG) LIMITED / 維多利亞港 VICTORIA HARBOUR”.

Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Historical context

Under backlight the security strip can be read. It has “HK” and “HK1000” repeated on it: UV activity is on the obverse only, seen here at 365nm on a 2012 note:

Physical characteristics

Size
163 × 81 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Technical characteristics

Currency
Dollar (1863-date)
Issuing bank
Bank of China (Hong Kong)

Design

Obverse
View of Victoria Harbour from The Peak.
Reverse
Victoria Harbour This is an automatic translation. The original text is: Victoria Harbour
Obverse lettering
中國銀行（香港）有限公司 / BANK OF CHINA (HONG KONG) LIMITED / 憑票即付 / PROMISES TO PAY THE BEARER / ON DEMAND AT ITS OFFICE HERE / 港幣壹仟圓 / ONE THOUSAND / HONG KONG DOLLARS / 承董事會命 / BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS / 1000 / 總裁 香港 二〇一〇年一月一日 / CHIEF EXECUTIVE HONG KONG 1 JANUARY 2010
Reverse lettering
中國銀行（香港）有限公司 / BANK OF CHINA (HONG KONG) LIMITED / 維多利亞港 VICTORIA HARBOUR

Identification

Value
1000 Dollars
Dates recorded
2010-2015
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 345

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

Recorded means a field is present, not independently verified. Read its wording, supporting source and the entry’s confidence level.

Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P345
  • NumistaN# 232995

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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