A 400 cash banknote dating to the reign of the first emperor of the Ming dynasty (1368-1398) is to auction at Stack's Bowers with a $60,000 opening bid.
The sale will feature a range of coins and banknotes from across the continent of Asia and will take place in Hong Kong on April 14.
 The 400 cash note is a significant piece of Chinese numastic history |
The large format note is one of only two known surviving examples; the other is permanently held in the collection of a museum.
Regarded as one of the most important Chinese numismatic items to come to auction in recent years, it features obligation and counterfeiting clauses at its centre, offering a fascinating glimpse into the financial dealings of medieval China.
A 1927 Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China $100 note issued in Hong Kong will auction with a starting bid of $18,000.
 The $100 carries the unique issue date of September 1, 1927 |
Few of these banknotes remain in existence and none of those display the September 1, 1927 date of issue featured on this example - making it potentially unique.
It features elegantly realised illustrations of bridges and waterfalls as well as rich colours, with both English and Chinese text.
Also featured is a rare, uncirculated 1,000 Baht note issued by the government of Thailand in 1948 which is offered with an opening bid of $9,000.
You can view our range of investment grade coins here.
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