Lot 3091
Sale 95 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, The Robb Family Collection
Description
Republic of China, 1925, 5% US Gold $50, issued by Soci?t? Francaise de G?rance de la Banque Industrielle de Chine, number 209454, in modern timber frame with glass on both sides (345mm x 255mm), 18 interest coupons attached, these visible at back. Extremely fine.
Proceeds of loan, known as the Boxer Loan, were to be used mainly for repayment of a debt and also for Sino-French philathropic and educational purposes. The last interest payment was made in June 1939 but all principal repayments remain outstanding.
- Estimate
- $50
- Result Status
- Passed in