Hong Kong $10 Banknote – The Chartered Bank – ND (1962-1970) "Key" Type – Choice Uncirculated AUNC/D15

A Relic of the "Pearl of the Orient": The Chartered Bank $10 note

Capture a prestigious era of Hong Kong’s financial history with this authentic $10 banknote from The Chartered Bank. This "No Date" (ND) issue circulated throughout the 1960s, a decade of rapid industrial growth and transformation in the British Crown Colony.

Known for its vibrant red-violet color and the distinctive "Key" motifs, this note is a staple for collectors of British Commonwealth and East Asian currency.

Historical & Design Highlights:

• The "Key" Design: Features two vertical keys (representing security and prosperity) on the obverse, flanking the central denomination.

• Colonial Authority: Showcases the Coat of Arms of the Chartered Bank on the left, which features a crown, lions, and an elephant, symbolizing the bank's extensive reach across the British Empire.

• Modern Architecture: The reverse features a detailed engraving of the Chartered Bank Headquarters in Central, Hong Kong, which opened in 1959. This modernist skyscraper was a landmark of the city's post-war skyline.

• Bilingual Tradition: The note is fully bilingual, featuring "香港渣打銀行" (Hong Kong Chartered Bank) in traditional Chinese alongside the English text.

• Warrior Watermark: When held to the light, a watermark of a helmeted warrior’s head (often identified as a Roman or Greek soldier) is visible on the left.

Product Specifications:

• Issuer: The Chartered Bank (Hong Kong)

• Denomination: $10 Hong Kong Dollars (拾圓)

• Series Era: 1962 – 1970 (ND)

• Pick Number: Pick 70c

• Serial Number: U/G 9426174

• Condition: Choice Uncirculated (UNC) – Exceptional preservation with sharp corners, original paper embossing, and no folds or creases.

• Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited (London)

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