^Lot 96 Russo-Asiatic Bank, 1910 Provisional Issue Banknote.

Harbin, China. ND (1910). $100, Ser.A, P-S466 S/M#05-) Issued banknote, S/N A6966. Provisional Issue overprinted denomination, New bank name and new office on previous issue of Tientsin Hong Ping Hua Pao Tael Issue, P-S553 Face black and m/c with dragon in middle flanked by 2 dragons facing out in red and green underprints over very light yellow underprint, back with building in middle flanked by green facing dragons on green, red and yellow underprints. Amazing and dramatic design with bright and vibrant colors. PMG graded-About Uncirculated 55. A trophy banknote pair for the discriminating collector in superb condition that will be difficult if not impossible to duplicate. A similar condition example sold in Hong Kong last month for over $15,000. BW&C.