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.
Reverse description
Panoramic view of Hong Kong island and Victoria harbour with Ocean Terminal in the centre
Signature(s)
Protection type
Watermark
Protection description
Warrior`s head
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 lettering
50 THE CHARTERED BANK 拾伍
拾伍 FIFTY DOLLARS 50
THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY LIMITED (Translation: Fifty)
