This is an authentic British (Government of Hong Kong) legal tender currency note. This particular bank note is uncirculated, new old stock, & issued between the years 1971-1981, based on the signature (see below).
This was the smallest denominated banknote issued by the (Former) British Commonwealth government of Hong Kong and was "Fractional Currency".
Measurements:
Length: 3 1/2"
Height: 1 5/8"
Obverse:
Brown print/text over a light blue underprint. Contains the face of a youthful Queen Elizabeth II and indicates it as legal tender from the Government of Hong Kong.
Signed by C. P. Haddon-Cave, the 2nd of 5 signers (1971-1981).
Reverse: Blank
History:
These notes were issued between 1961 & 1995 & had 5 eras of signatures (Financial Secretary) certifying their authenticity. The 5 signatures & issue dates described below:
1. J.J. Cowperthwaite (Issued 1961-1971)
2. C.P Haddon-Cave (Issued 1971-1981)
3. Sir J.H Bremridge (Issued 1981-1986)
4. Sir Piers Jacob (Issued 1986-1992)
5. Sir Hamish Macleod (Issued 1992-1995)
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British (1961-1995) Hong Kong
One-Cent Banknote - * Authentic *
$6.50
Issued from 1961 - 1995 as legal tender in the
British Commonwealth of Hong Kong.
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