Fall 2024 Militaria & Collectibles Auction
Lot 56:
Description
China Hong Kong Hell Bank Notes are also known as Joss Paper. Lot of 5 bills. You will receive (1) 20, (1) 50, (1) 10,000 (Million) and (2) 500,000. One of the 500,000 notes looks to be a fake based of the printing and paper texture. Hell bank notes are a form of joss paper printed to resemble legal tender bank notes. This faux money has been in use since at least the late 19th century and possibly much earlier. Early 20th century examples took the resemblance of minor commercial currency of the type issued by businesses across China until the mid 1940s. These notes are not an officially recognized currency or legal tender since their sole intended purpose is to be offered as burnt-offerings to the deceased as often practiced by the Chinese and several East Asian cultures. These notes are in circulated condition.
Condition: See description for notes on condition. Please note that all items are sold as is without returns, so please ask questions in advance of bidding.
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