Vintage Banknote 1937 China 10 Yuan Sun Yat-sen Shanghai Pagoda Watermark Art

This vintage 10 Yuan banknote was authorized by the Bank of China under the series date of 1937. This specific currency issue reflects the emergency monetary measures implemented to stabilize the banking system in major trade hubs.

Features Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the revolutionary founder of modern China, and an architectural engraving of the Bank of China building in Shanghai, positioned on the Bund. This iconic Art Deco skyscraper served as a primary anchor for national trade and international commerce during the pre-war period.

Serial: AG470452, Pick #76b

Size: 153 mm x 84 mm

Security: Three-story pagoda watermark

Condition: Circulated with folds, creases, visible adhesive/glue remnants on both the left and right margins of the front face, likely from past mounting or album storage.

The face displays an ink signature, reading "Lt. Nick W. Cully". This fascinating mark hints at a potential military or wartime provenance, tracking the hand that held this piece of history.

This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.