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Collections of Chinese, Russian and World Banknotes

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location234 West 42nd Street, New York, New York, United States

Auction Details

We welcome you to this fantastic sale with an exciting array of banknotes from China, Russia, Asia and Europe, featuring two premier collections: "The East Bay Collection of International Banknotes" and "The Eduard Kann Chinese Banknote Collection."


The East Bay Collection is believed to be the largest collection of international banknotes ever to come to market. Assembled over the course of 40 years by a private collector in Northern California, it consists of more than 30,000 notes representing over 150 countries. The scope of this collection is absolutely wonderful in both quantity and quality. This sale features the Chinese and related Asian banknotes and Russian and European banknotes from this fantastic collection.


The Eduard Kann Chinese Banknote Collection is the exceptional collection of the world’s leading authority on Chinese coins and the Chinese monetary system, consisting of more than 500 banknotes.


Please note the pre-sale Internet bidding ending times for each session as listed on this page. And don’t forget that this sale will go to live floor bidding October 27 – 28 at the Hilton Times Square in New York City. For those of you attending the sale, the session start times are as follows: Session One will begin at 10:00 am EDT on Monday, October 27; and Session Two will begin at 10:00 am EDT on Tuesday, October 28.

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Central Bank of China 1942 to 1947 Banknote201Central Bank of China 1942 to 1947 Banknote
Bowers and Merena Auctions
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
Central Bank of China 1947 Banknote Collection202Central Bank of China 1947 Banknote Collection
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
Central Bank of China 1930 Banknote Collection203Central Bank of China 1930 Banknote Collection
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 130.00
Central Bank of China 1947-48 Banknote Assortment204Central Bank of China 1947-48 Banknote Assortment
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 190.00
Central Bank China Banknotes205Central Bank China Banknotes
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
Central Bank of China Lot of 45 Notes206Central Bank of China Lot of 45 Notes
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 650.00
Central Bank of China Lot of 95 Notes207Central Bank of China Lot of 95 Notes
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
The Farmers Bank of China Lot of 10 Notes208The Farmers Bank of China Lot of 10 Notes
Bowers and Merena Auctions
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 525.00
Farmers Bank of China Proof209Farmers Bank of China Proof
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
Farmers Bank of China 1943 Issue210Farmers Bank of China 1943 Issue
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Farmers Bank of China 1943 Issue211Farmers Bank of China 1943 Issue
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
Great Northwestern Bank 1924 Issue212Great Northwestern Bank 1924 Issue
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
Industrial Development Bank of China213Industrial Development Bank of China
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to king_akoo for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
Industrial Development Bank of China 1921 Issues214Industrial Development Bank of China 1921 Issues
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Industrial Development Bank of China 1921 Issues215Industrial Development Bank of China 1921 Issues
Bowers and Merena Auctions
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to king_akoo for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
Industrial Development Bank of China 1921 Issues216Industrial Development Bank of China 1921 Issues
Bowers and Merena Auctions
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Industrial Development Bank of China 1921 Issues217Industrial Development Bank of China 1921 Issues
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to king_akoo for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
Industrial Development Bank of China 1921 Issues218Industrial Development Bank of China 1921 Issues
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to king_akoo for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
Industrial Development Bank of China 1921 Issues219Industrial Development Bank of China 1921 Issues
Bowers and Merena Auctions
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to king_akoo for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
Industrial Development Bank of China 1928 Issues220Industrial Development Bank of China 1928 Issues
Bowers and Merena Auctions
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
Land Bank of China Limited 1931 Issue221Land Bank of China Limited 1931 Issue
Bowers and Merena Auctions
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
Group of Four Notes from Two Banks222Group of Four Notes from Two Banks
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,100.00
National Commercial Bank Limited 1923 Issue223National Commercial Bank Limited 1923 Issue
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
National Industrial Bank of China 1924 Issues224National Industrial Bank of China 1924 Issues
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 190.00
National Industrial Bank of China 1931 Issue225National Industrial Bank of China 1931 Issue
Bowers and Merena Auctions
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
National Industrial Bank of China 1931 Issue226National Industrial Bank of China 1931 Issue
Bowers and Merena Auctions
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 160.00
National Industrial Bank of China 1931 Issue227National Industrial Bank of China 1931 Issue
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 170.00
Ningpo Commercial Bank 1920 Issues228Ningpo Commercial Bank 1920 Issues
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 525.00
Ningpo Commercial Bank 1921 Issue229Ningpo Commercial Bank 1921 Issue
Bowers and Merena Auctions
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
Ningpo Commercial Bank 1925 Issue230Ningpo Commercial Bank 1925 Issue
Bowers and Merena Auctions
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 210.00
Ningpo Commercial Bank 1925 Issue. Specimen231Ningpo Commercial Bank 1925 Issue. Specimen
Bowers and Merena Auctions
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Ningpo Commercial & Savings Bank Ltd 1933 Issue232Ningpo Commercial & Savings Bank Ltd 1933 Issue
Bowers and Merena Auctions
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to shb630 for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
Tah Chung Bank 1921 1st Issue233Tah Chung Bank 1921 1st Issue
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
Tah Chung Bank 1921 1st Issue234Tah Chung Bank 1921 1st Issue
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
Tah Chung Bank 1921 1st Issue235Tah Chung Bank 1921 1st Issue
Bowers and Merena Auctions
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 170.00
Tah Chung Bank 1921 1st Issue236Tah Chung Bank 1921 1st Issue
Bowers and Merena Auctions
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
Tah Chung Bank 1921 1st Issue237Tah Chung Bank 1921 1st Issue
Bowers and Merena Auctions
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
Tah Chung Bank 1921 2nd Issue238Tah Chung Bank 1921 2nd Issue
Bowers and Merena Auctions
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 525.00
Tah Chung Bank 1932 Issue239Tah Chung Bank 1932 Issue
Bowers and Merena Auctions
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
Tah Chung Bank Specimen240Tah Chung Bank Specimen
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
Tah Chung Bank 1938 Issue241Tah Chung Bank 1938 Issue
Bowers and Merena Auctions
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 235.00
Bank of Territorial Development 1914 Issue242Bank of Territorial Development 1914 Issue
Bowers and Merena Auctions
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Bank of Territorial Development 1914 Issue243Bank of Territorial Development 1914 Issue
Bowers and Merena Auctions
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
Bank of Territorial Development 1914 Issue244Bank of Territorial Development 1914 Issue
Bowers and Merena Auctions
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 170.00
Bank of Territorial Development 1914 Issue245Bank of Territorial Development 1914 Issue
Bowers and Merena Auctions
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
Bank of Territorial Development246Bank of Territorial Development
Bowers and Merena Auctions
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,250.00
Bank of Territorial Development 1915 Issue247Bank of Territorial Development 1915 Issue
Bowers and Merena Auctions
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
Bank of Territorial Development248Bank of Territorial Development
Bowers and Merena Auctions
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
Bank of Territorial Development 1916 Issue249Bank of Territorial Development 1916 Issue
Bowers and Merena Auctions
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
Bank of Territorial Development 1916 Issue250Bank of Territorial Development 1916 Issue
Bowers and Merena Auctions
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Estimate : 1.00 - 1,000,000.00
Sold to ramesestwo for (85.00 + 17.00BP) = 102.00