World Banknotes

Central Bank of China, photograph of a de Havilland DH.91 Albatross in flight, with annotations on the reverse “Aeroplane used on 5 Yuan note back”, referring to the 5 Yuan of 1942. Interestingly, the aeroplane in question is a very specific type, of which only seven were ever built, and none of which were ever flown anywhere near China. Other elements of the photo were also adapted to fit the banknote design, with the sheds and hangers engraved at an entirely different angle. Several folds, very fine, a fascinating and strange item for the advanced collector, who might like to consider why the Chinese authorities thought this was an appropriate subject for their notes
Pick 244 for type £200-£260