Collectible appraisal
1949 First Series Renminbi Beihai Bridge 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.
WhatsApp photos for appraisal Front, back and edge photos are usually reviewed firstFree photo review Phone 852 98342057
Collectible appraisal
1949 First Series Renminbi Beihai Bridge 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 Beihai Bridge 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.
This 1949 First Series Renminbi Beihai Bridge 100 Yuan note should be identified from its full bridge design, denomination and date. Photograph the complete front and reverse before considering colour, numbering or paper condition. Another Beihai Bridge note,...
Item details and appraisal notes
This 1949 First Series Renminbi Beihai Bridge 100 Yuan note should be identified from its full bridge design, denomination and date. Photograph the complete front and reverse before considering colour, numbering or paper condition. Another Beihai Bridge note, including the Yellow version, cannot provide an unseen subtype feature for this banknote.
Beihai Bridge 100 Yuan: confirm the complete bridge design
| Identity element | Direct evidence |
|---|---|
| Series | First Series Renminbi |
| Date shown | 1949 |
| Printed value | 100 Yuan |
| Named subject | Beihai Bridge |
| Subtype limit | The Beihai Bridge 100 Yuan identity uses subject, value and date; colour or another bridge example cannot settle a finer type. |
Record the bridge, number line and paper in stages
Whole-note photographs: Keep the Beihai Bridge 100 Yuan front and reverse at equal scale with all edges visible. The 1949 date and denomination should stay beside the bridge subject in the uncropped front. Use neutral light so ageing or staining is not mistaken for a printed colour difference.
Any prefix and serial: Capture the entire visible number line with its alignment and surrounding paper. Add a closer view only for a weak position, preserving natural contrast. Do not complete an unreadable character from a similar bridge note.
Condition and edge changes: Show folds, foxing, pinholes, water staining, tears, trimming, pressing, backing, tape and repairs first on the full affected side. Raking light may reveal texture, while neutral light preserves paper tone and print colour.
Three checks before naming a bridge subtype
- Subject and value: The Beihai Bridge 100 Yuan design, date and denomination must agree on this complete printed face before subtype comparison begins.
- Colour and treatment: Record colour under neutral light and keep staining, washing, pressing or repair separate from design evidence throughout the examination.
- Paper features: Use transmitted light only when a watermark, thin area or repair is actually visible, and locate it within the full border.
Further reading without substituting evidence
The First Series Renminbi gives broader issue context, and the First Series Renminbi: Denominations, Designs and Evidence explains how to compare design and condition. Neither resource supplies an unseen subtype detail.
Preserve the banknote after photography
Work on a clean dry support, move the paper sparingly and do not wash, iron, bleach, press or tape it. Photograph any album, sleeve, label, certificate or holder separately if it survives. Return the note to an inert sleeve away from damp and direct light.
Two bridge examples to keep distinct
Send the uncropped bridge design and paper details through the About Gu Jin Jian Bao | Collection Enquiries; add one close image via WhatsApp at +852 9834 2057, or phone +852 9834 2057. State which subtype feature is uncertain and whether associated material remains with 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.
