1 Yuan The Farmers Bank of China

1 Yuan (The Farmers Bank of China) - obverse1 Yuan (The Farmers Bank of China) - reverse

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Features

Issuer Republic of China
Issuing bank Farmers Bank of China (中國農民銀行)
Period Republic (1912-1949)
Type Standard banknote
Year 30 (1941)
Calendar Chinese republican
Value 1 Yuan = 1 Dollar
Currency Yuan (1912-1948)
Composition Paper
Size 135 × 74 mm
Shape Rectangular
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
224618
References P# 474
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Paper Money. Modern issues 1961-present (25th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, United States.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Sun Yat-Sen at left

Lettering:
中國農民銀行
壹圓
憑票即付國幣壹圓
中華民國三十年印
德納羅印鈔公司

Translation:
The Farmers Bank of China
1 Yuan
Will pay the national currency for this note
Printed in the 30th year of the Republic of China

Reverse

Traditional Chinese building in centre.
Sheep grazing at right.

Lettering:
THE FARMERS BANK OF CHINA
PROMISES TO PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND AT ITS OFFICE HERE
ONE YUAN
NATIONAL CURRENCY
THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY LIMITED LONDON

Watermark

Profile of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen

1 Yuan (The Farmers Bank of China) -  obverse

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Printer

De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)

Comments

Three varieties exist:
P-474(1): Serial numbers are larger than block letters
P-474(2): Serial numbers are the same size as block letters
P-474(3): Serial numbers are smaller than block letters

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
30 (1941)  26% P-474(1)
30 (1941)  11% P-474(2)
30 (1941)  60% P-474(3)

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Yuan (The Farmers Bank of China)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Yuan (The Farmers Bank of China)
Katz
Auction 71
Lot 3255
Internet Archive
30 Nov 2022 Undetermined UNC USD 77.61
(EUR 72.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Yuan (The Farmers Bank of China)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Yuan (The Farmers Bank of China)
Katz
Auction 64
Lot 833
Internet Archive
17 Aug 2022 Undetermined UNC USD 77.61
(EUR 72.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Yuan (The Farmers Bank of China)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Yuan (The Farmers Bank of China)
Katz
Auction 59
Lot 328
Internet Archive
23 Apr 2022 Undetermined UNC USD 14.01
(EUR 13.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Yuan (The Farmers Bank of China)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Yuan (The Farmers Bank of China)
Katz
Auction 78
Lot 2132
Internet Archive
1 Mar 2023 Undetermined XF USD 6.47
(EUR 6.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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