Hong Kong 10 Dollars 1959

The Chartered Bank

KNB46a

Hong Kong 10 Dollars, 1959-1962                (1959-1970) P-70 obverse
Hong Kong 10 Dollars, 1959-1962                (1959-1970) P-70 reverse

Information:

Rarity A - Very Common
Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
1959 KNB46a + - - - - - -
Reference P#70
Country Hong Kong
Period Dollar (1863-date)
Issuing bank The Chartered Bank of Hong Kong
Currency Dollars
Denomination 10 Dollars
Type Circulation banknotes
Year 1959-1962 (1959-1970)
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes on 09.02.1970
Size (WxH) 152x85 mm

Obverse:

Hong Kong 10 Dollars, 1959-1962                (1959-1970) P-70

Obverse text

The Chartered Bank Promises to pay the bearer on demand at its office here TEN DOLLARS or the equivalent in the Currency of the Colony. Value Received Hong Kong By Order of the Court of Directors

Obverse symbol

A red note with 2 keys on either side and a coat of arms on the left

Reverse:

Image 1

Reverse text

Ten Dollars The Chartered Bank

Reverse symbol

A portrait of the Chartered Bank Headquarters building in Hong Kong which opened in 1959. A large red 10 is on the right-hand side of the note.

Varieties:

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
1959 KNB46a + - - - - - -
1961 KNB46b - - - - - -
1962 KNB46c - - - - - -
ND (1962-1970) KNB46CT (Colour Trial Specimen) - - - - - -
ND (1962-1970) KNB46d - - - - - -
ND (1962-1970) KNB46S (Specimen) - - - - - -