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50 Dollars, Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong), Hong Kong, 1985–1992 (Pick 280)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1985-1992

Issuing entity

British Hong Kong

This 50 Dollars note was issued in Hong Kong by the Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong), with dates recorded from 1985–1992. It belongs to the Dollar (1863-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Elizabeth II (1952-1997). It measures 148 × 74 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 280.

Obverse: Mythological lion at right. Its lettering reads “Standard Chartered Bank / INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER 1853 / 香港渣打銀行 / Promises to pay the bearer / on demand at its office here / Fifty Dollars / 伍拾圓 / By order of the Court / of Directors, Hong Kong. / 1st JANUARY 1988”. Reverse: Bank building at left, bank arms at center. Its lettering reads “渣打銀行 / Standard Chartered Bank”. Watermark: Helmeted warrior's head.

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.

Physical characteristics

Size
148 × 74 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Helmeted warrior's head.

Technical characteristics

Currency
Dollar (1863-date)
Issuing bank
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong)

Design

Obverse
Mythological lion at right.
Reverse
Bank building at left, bank arms at center.
Obverse lettering
Standard Chartered Bank / INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER 1853 / 香港渣打銀行 / Promises to pay the bearer / on demand at its office here / Fifty Dollars / 伍拾圓 / By order of the Court / of Directors, Hong Kong. / 1st JANUARY 1988
Reverse lettering
渣打銀行 / Standard Chartered Bank

Identification

Value
50 Dollars
Dates recorded
1985-1992
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 280

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

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P280
  • NumistaN# 211325

Research required

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