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China 10 Yuan 1935 Bank of Communications P-155
China 10 Yuan 1935 Bank of Communications P-155
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This genuine 1935 Chinese 10 Yuan banknote has a wonderful, tactile story to tell. Issued by the historic Bank of Communications during the Republic of China era, it reflects a time of sweeping cultural and economic transformation.
Printed across the world by the master engravers at Thomas De La Rue in London, this note represents the balancing act of early 20th-century China: honoring deep-rooted traditions while rapidly pushing into the machine age. Because it actually spent time in circulation, this bill feels like a true, tangible piece of history you can hold in your hands, perfect for any collector who loves paper money with authentic character.
📜 History & Significance
The year 1935 was a massive turning point for China's economy. The national government rolled out critical monetary reforms to stabilize the currency, making this specific issue historically significant. The Bank of Communications was a pillar of this era, serving as one of the main national note-issuing authorities. This design captures the pride of China’s early electrical grid infrastructure, celebrating industrial progress alongside classic art.
🔍 Technical Features
- Country: China (Republic of China)
- Issuing Authority: Bank of Communications (交通銀行)
- Type: Standard circulation banknote
- Currency: Yuan (1912-1948)
- Material: Paper
- Dimensions: Roughly 159 × 87 mm
- Watermark: Features high-voltage electric transmission towers
- Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited, London
🎨 Design Details
- Obverse (Front): A rich, classic red layout grounded by a soft yellow-orange base. The right side shows a detailed engraving of high-voltage industrial power lines and electrical towers, beautifully framed by complex geometric security patterns.
- Reverse (Back): A deep red printing that features a tranquil, traditional pagoda sitting peacefully on a hill overlooking the water. It creates a beautiful contrast to the heavy industry on the front.
Condition Description
Grade: Very Fine (VF)
Details: This note shows real signs of its journey through history, with typical light vertical and horizontal folds, minor handling creases, and a gentle softening of the paper crispness. The colors remain impressively clear, the borders are entirely intact, and there are no large tears or heavy, distracting stains. Please note: Serial numbers vary from the listing photo, but your note will be hand-selected to meet or exceed this exact, honest VF grading standard.
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CONDITION GUIDE
Gem Uncirculated
A note that is flawless, with the same freshness, crispness and bright color as when first printed. It
must be perfectly centered, with full margins, and free of any marks, blemishes or traces of handling.
About Uncirculated
A bright, crisp note that appears new but upon close examination shows a trace of very light use, such as a corner fold or faint crease. 'About Uncirculated' is a borderline condition, applied to a note which may not be quite uncirculated, but yet is obviously better than an average Extra Fine note. Such notes command a price only slightly below a new note and are highly desirable.
Extra Fine
A note that shows some faint evidence of circulation, although it will still be bright and retain nearly full crispness. It may have two or three minor folds or creases but no tears or stains and no discolorations.
Very Fine
A note that has been in circulation, but not actively or for long. It still retains some crispness and is still choice enough in its condition to be altogether desirable. It may show folds or creases, or some light smudges from the hands of a past generation. Sometimes, Very Fine notes are the best available in certain rare issues, and they should accordingly be cherished just as much as uncirculated notes.
Fine
A fine note shows evidence of much more circulation, has lost its crispness and very fine detail, and creases are more pronounced, although the note is still not seriously soiled or stained.
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