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Country: Hong Kong
Issuer: Standard Chartered Bank
Denomination: 10 Dollars
Date: 1 January 1988
Language: English & Chinese
Material: Paper
Status: Obsolete issue (still legal tender type but withdrawn from circulation)
Obverse:
Standard Chartered Bank title, bilingual text, and iconic Koi fish design symbolising prosperity and strength
Reverse:
Standard Chartered Bank building, crowned British coat of arms, bilingual inscriptions
This is one of the most recognisable Hong Kong private-issue banknotes, highly popular among world currency collectors.
Circulated example
Multiple folds and creases visible
Noticeable staining and discolouration on reverse (right side)
Edges intact, no major tears
Colours remain reasonably strong despite wear
Overall grade: Fine (F) / FineVery Fine (FVF)
(Assessment based on images provided.)
Hong Kong banknotes issued by commercial banks are widely collected, especially Standard Chartered issues featuring the koi fish motif. However, this denomination and year are common in circulated condition, with value driven mainly by eye appeal and grade.
This example is suitable for:
Entry-level world banknote collections
Hong Kong type sets
Budget collector lots
