In recent years, we have often seen new versions of banknotes in wallets becoming more and more common. Since the release of the 2019 banknote, this new set of currency has gradually become a part of our daily lives.
Did you know that in this new edition of banknotes, there are some special banknotes that are no longer just face values at the beginning of their release, but are sought after by many collectors?
At the Spink auction in the second half of last year, a 19-year-old 50 yuan note attracted a lot of attention. This note is not an ordinary version, but a rare debut crown note. It is estimated to be worth up to 1,000 Hong Kong dollars! This makes one wonder, what is so special about such banknotes?
When the new banknotes were first released, many collectors were keenly aware of their value. They went to the bank branch to exchange new notes for the first time, knowing that some precious prefixes had become the focus of their collection.
Among these prized titles, the starting and supplementary titles are undoubtedly the most sought-after. The first crown is the rarest of the banknotes of any edition, and they are written with the letter FA, which is very significant. In the new version of the banknote, although we can often see them, due to their large number, they are relatively less popular in the collector's market.
Even the less popular complement crown received a certain amount of attention when it was first released. However, because complementary crowns tend to appear in clusters, they are no longer so scarce, so their market value is relatively low. But the banknote of the first crown is completely different, it has been popular from the beginning, and even on the first day of issuance, the 1 yuan note of the first crown has doubled!
Why are the first banknotes so popular? First of all, the first crown itself is a precious crown name, and the number is scarce, so it naturally attracts attention. Secondly, the banknotes of the first crown have their own unique features in design and printing, which makes them very popular in the collector's market.
The 19-edition 50 yuan note, which attracted much attention at the SPINK auction, is just such a precious debut crown note. In addition to being the first crown, this note is also a high-scoring coin with a PMG score of 68. Of the many graded new 50 Yuan notes, most of them are 66 and 67 points, and this 68 note is undoubtedly outstanding. It is precisely because of its excellent condition and rarity that it has an estimated value of 1,000 Hong Kong dollars!
For casual collectors, the new edition of the First Crown may be a good collector's choice, as they are not only rare and unique, but also have a rising market value, and if you pay attention to them in your daily life, you may be able to spot these precious First Crown notes.
Collecting new banknotes also requires a certain amount of skill and knowledge, and it is essential to understand the characteristics and values of different editions and different prefixes. At the same time, we must also pay attention to the prevention of counterfeit money and fraud, only with the right knowledge and skills, can we get more fun and harvest in the process of collecting new banknotes!