Purple colored banknote with a side view of an HSBC lion (Stitt). In the middle in the background a harbour view of Hong Kong from the water can be seen. Space for watermark on the right.
Reverse description
In the middle the HSBC Building in Hong Kong is seen, with both HSBC lions (`Stephen & Stitt)` facing it. On the right a dragon boat race is pictured.
Signature(s)
Protection type
Watermark
Protection description
Lion
Obverse lettering
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited
香港上海汇丰银行有限公司
Promises to pay the bearer on demand at its Office here
FIFTY
HONGKONG DOLLARS
By order of the Board of Directors
GENERAL MANAGER
HONGKONG 1st JANUARY 2002
Reverse lettering
香港上海汇丰银行有限公司
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
Variants
There exists a very rare variant with rounded edges and an overprint "in silver" (У СРЕБРУ). Only 3 known samples exist, with serial numbers A.059 998, A.059 999 and A.059 000.
