Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) 50 dollar banknote, 1982.

Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation 50 Dollars Banknote 1982 (HSBC)

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■ Product overview

This product is a $50 banknote issued in 1982 by The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC).

This banknote is symbolic of Hong Kong's private banknote system and is an important currency that reflects the history of the financial system and international trade under British rule.

This banknote has already been demoted and can no longer be used as actual currency, but its value in the collector market has increased accordingly.

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■ Basic information

• Issuance region: Hong Kong

• Issuing authority: HSBC (Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation)

• Publication year: 1982 (Series 1968–1983)

• Face value: $50 (50 HKD)

• Material: Paper

• Size: Approximately 160 x 89 mm

• Catalog number: Pick #184

• Printing company: Bradbury Wilkinson and Company (UK)

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■ Design Features

● Surface (obverse)

The front of the card prominently displays the name of HSBC (Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation), with the words "FIFTY DOLLARS" in the center.

On the right side is the Royal Coat of Arms of the British royal family, symbolizing the political and financial system of Hong Kong under British rule at the time.

Furthermore, the design incorporates both Chinese characters (拾伍) and Arabic numerals (50), reflecting Hong Kong's unique fusion of Eastern and Western cultures.

The left side of the banknote has a watermark, which plays an important role as a security feature.

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● Reverse side

The reverse side features a detailed depiction of the former Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation headquarters building.

This building was the financial center of Hong Kong at the time and is an important architectural structure that symbolizes Hong Kong's status as an international financial city.

The right side features a precise radial pattern, which serves as an anti-counterfeiting technology while also being highly valued as a beautiful design element.

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■ Historical background

For many years, Hong Kong has employed a system where multiple banks, rather than the government, issue banknotes.

Among them, HSBC (Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation) is one of the most representative issuing banks, and this banknote is an important document that tells the story of its history.

The 1980s were a period of rapid growth for Hong Kong as an international financial center, and this banknote symbolizes that era of prosperity.

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■ Variations and Features

This series has multiple publication years, signatures, and serial types:

• Serial number size (Large / Small)

• Publication dates (1968–1983)

• Differences in signatures

These differences affect market value, making them important points for collectors.

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■ Rarity and market value

While this banknote is not a complete rarity, its value can vary greatly depending on the following factors:

• Save state (UNC/AU/VF)