50 Dollars The Chartered Bank

Issuer Hong Kong (China)
Year 1970-1975
Type Standard circulation banknote
Value 50 Dollars
Currency Dollar (1863-date)
Composition
Size 159 × 87 mm
Shape Rectangular
Printer De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Designer(s)
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) P#75
Obverse description The central design features the coat of arms of The Chartered Bank with a detailed depiction of a Hong Kong building on the left side. The denomination `50` is displayed in each corner, with the serial numbers located at the bottom. The signatures of the Accountant and Manager are placed at the lower center of the note.
Obverse lettering 50 Incorporated by Royal Charter 1853 50 THE CHARTERED BANK Promises to pay on demand at its the bearer office here FIFTY DOLLARS Or the equivalent in the Currency of the Colony Value Received HONG KONG By Order of the Court of Directors Accountant Manager
Reverse description Panoramic view of Hong Kong island and Victoria harbour with Ocean Terminal in the centre
Reverse lettering 50 THE CHARTERED BANK 拾伍 拾伍 FIFTY DOLLARS 50 THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY LIMITED
(Translation: Fifty)
Signature(s)
Protection type Watermark
Protection description Warrior`s head
Variants January 2, 1911
Numisquare ID 3380500640
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