1936 Central Bank of China 1 Yuan (Sun Yat-sen / Waterlow & Sons) – Pick #216a – PMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated
Issued during the Republican Era under the Nationalist Government (Kuomintang), this 1936 1 Yuan note is a classic staple of pre-WWII Chinese monetary history. Printed in London by the renowned security printer Waterlow & Sons, this issue was released alongside the 5 Yuan note (Pick #217a) as part of the pivotal monetary reform that transitioned China to the unified Fabi (fiat legal tender) system.
Cataloged as Pick #216a, this piece features the iconic portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-sen on the obverse. Certified by PMG as Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality), it confirms full original paper body, untouched surfaces, and unpressed paper integrity—an essential designation for collectors of vintage 1930s Chinese paper money.
Key Features & Specifications
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Issuing Country: China (Republic of China)
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Issuing Authority: Central Bank of China (Zhonghua Minguo Zhongyang Yinhang)
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Denomination: 1 Yuan (1 Dollar)
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Date of Issue: 1936 (Republic Year 25)
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Printer: Waterlow & Sons Ltd., London (Engraved in lower margin)
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Catalog Identification: Pick #216a (P-216a)
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Historical Era: Pre-WWII Republican Era / Fabi Legal Tender Issue
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Grading Service: PMG (Paper Money Guaranty)
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Grade: Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ
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Obverse Design: Portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-sen at left, surrounded by intricate security guilloché patterns and traditional Chinese typography.
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Reverse Design: Architectural view of the Kong Family Cemetery gateway/temple grounds in Qufu (hometown of Confucius) flanked by English typography.
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Cert Highlights: Original paper body structure (EPQ), sharp 1930s intaglio printing detail, strong color retention, and unblemished margins.
