Collectible appraisal
1949 First Series Renminbi Farmland and Factory 100 Yuan
Start with photos so we can assess type, condition and market direction. Higher-value or uncertain items can then be checked in person.
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Collectible appraisal
1949 First Series Renminbi Farmland and Factory 100 Yuan
Start with photos so we can assess type, condition and market direction. Higher-value or uncertain items can then be checked in person.
1949 First Series Renminbi Farmland and Factory 100 Yuan
Photograph the front, back, side or edge, plus any close-up details. Include dimensions, the measured weight, certificates or original packaging where relevant.
The 1949 First Series Renminbi Farmland and Factory 100 Yuan note combines a named scene with a stated value and date. Show that complete printed combination in the first front photograph, then add the reverse at the same...
Item details and appraisal notes
The 1949 First Series Renminbi Farmland and Factory 100 Yuan note combines a named scene with a stated value and date. Show that complete printed combination in the first front photograph, then add the reverse at the same scale. Numbering, paper condition and any associated material should be documented afterward without importing features from another 100 Yuan subject.
Farmland and Factory 100 Yuan: establish the combined subject
| Identity element | What to retain |
|---|---|
| Series | First Series Renminbi |
| Date | 1949 |
| Denomination | 100 Yuan |
| Named scene | Farmland and Factory |
| Evidence limit | The Farmland and Factory 100 Yuan identity requires the visible scene, date and denomination on this banknote. |
Keep both parts of the subject in the wider frame
Complete design views: Photograph the Farmland and Factory 100 Yuan front and reverse under matched neutral light with every edge visible. Keep both named parts of the scene beside the 1949 date and value. Add details only after the uncropped identity photographs are complete.
Number line and small print: Capture any prefix and full serial actually present with their spacing and nearby paper. A different light direction may clarify faint ink, but a character must not be copied from another note. Include readable surrounding inscriptions.
Condition of the paper: Locate edge tears, folds, foxing, pinholes, water staining, trimmed areas, backing, pressing, tape and repairs on the correct face. Use a full locator image before each close view and leave the surface untreated.
Avoid adding damage during photography
Place the banknote on a dry, non-reflective support, keep weak edges supported and turn it as little as possible. Washing, ironing, bleaching, pressing or fresh tape can conceal evidence. Use transmitted light only where a watermark, thin area or repair is visibly present, then return the note to an inert sleeve.
Three observations beyond the broad subject
- Printed relationship: Confirm that farmland, factory, the 100 Yuan value and 1949 date belong to the same complete face rather than to separate examples.
- Paper history: Record stains, old cleaning, backing and repairs under neutral or raking light without attempting to improve their appearance.
- Surviving context: Photograph any album, envelope, certificate, label or holder separately and once beside the banknote; its wording cannot establish grade.
Two different First Series subjects
Background reading for the issue
Use the First Series Renminbi for wider context and the First Series Renminbi: Denominations, Designs and Evidence to structure comparisons. The physical 100 Yuan note remains the source for final conclusions.
Send the full design, reverse and condition photographs through the About Gu Jin Jian Bao | Collection Enquiries; add a close image using WhatsApp at +852 9834 2057, or contact us on +852 9834 2057. Include any readable serial and say whether an album or certificate still accompanies the note.
Questions before an appraisal
What should you check before selling?
What matters depends on the item. Photograph both sides, the edge, hallmarks or base marks, and any damage. Include the original box, certificate or weight information where relevant so we can decide whether an in-person inspection is needed.
