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5 Dollars, The Chartered Bank of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 1959–1962 (1959–1970) (Pick 68)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1959-1962 (1959-1970)

Issuing entity

British Hong Kong

This 5 Dollars note was issued in Hong Kong by The Chartered Bank of Hong Kong, with dates recorded from 1959–1962 (1959–1970). It belongs to the Dollar (1863-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Elizabeth II (1952-1997). It measures 142 × 80 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 68.

Obverse: A green note with 2 keys on either side and a coat of arms on the left. Its lettering reads “The Chartered Bank / Promises to pay the bearer on demand at its office here FIVE DOLLARS or the equivalent in the Currency of the Colony. / Value Received / Hong Kong / By Order of the Court of Directors”. Reverse: A Chinese Junk and Sampan moored in the water with mountains in the distance. Its lettering reads “Five Dollars / The Chartered Bank”.

The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). Demonetized: 1970. 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

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Historical context

Watermark Warrior's Head

Physical characteristics

Size
142 × 80 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Technical characteristics

Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Currency
Dollar (1863-date)
Demonetized
1970
Issuing bank
The Chartered Bank of Hong Kong

Design

Obverse
A green note with 2 keys on either side and a coat of arms on the left
Reverse
A Chinese Junk and Sampan moored in the water with mountains in the distance
Obverse lettering
The Chartered Bank / Promises to pay the bearer on demand at its office here FIVE DOLLARS or the equivalent in the Currency of the Colony. / Value Received / Hong Kong / By Order of the Court of Directors
Reverse lettering
Five Dollars / The Chartered Bank

Identification

Value
5 Dollars
Dates recorded
1959-1962 (1959-1970)
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 68

Documentation checklist

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

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P68
  • NumistaN# 202077

Research required

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