Collectible appraisal
1949 First Series Renminbi Fertilising 20 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 Fertilising 20 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 Fertilising 20 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 Fertilising 20 Yuan note is identified by its named subject, denomination and date. Start with complete front-and-reverse photographs that retain the full border, then add any visible numbering and paper details in a...
Item details and appraisal notes
This 1949 First Series Renminbi Fertilising 20 Yuan note is identified by its named subject, denomination and date. Start with complete front-and-reverse photographs that retain the full border, then add any visible numbering and paper details in a separate sequence. Do not use another agricultural design to infer missing text, a watermark or condition grade.
Fertilising 20 Yuan: the broad printed identity
| Evidence point | What should be visible |
|---|---|
| Series group | First Series Renminbi |
| Date shown | 1949 |
| Denomination | 20 Yuan |
| Named design | Fertilising |
| Initial limit | The Fertilising 20 Yuan subject, date and value support broad identification; finer attribution depends on this note's readable details. |
Photograph the subject before condition close-ups
Complete design: Keep both faces level and at matching scale, with all corners and edges inside the frame. The Fertilising 20 Yuan scene should remain beside the 1949 date and printed denomination. A detail crop must retain enough surrounding imagery to be located.
Prefix, serial and inscriptions: Record any prefix and whole serial that are actually present, including spacing and nearby paper tone. Use natural contrast and a second light direction for faint printing. Do not complete a character from another 20 Yuan note.
Condition map: Show creases, foxing, pinholes, water staining, tears, trimming, pressing, backing, tape and repairs first on the affected face. Follow with close photographs that preserve colour and scale. Leave all earlier work untouched.
Three physical questions to record separately
Identity and design: Read the Fertilising 20 Yuan subject together with the date, denomination and reverse; avoid treating an isolated agricultural vignette as proof.
Paper and light: Use neutral light for paper tone and raking light for texture. Add transmitted light only when a watermark, thin area or repair is visibly present.
Associated material: Keep a surviving sleeve, album page, family note, grading holder or certificate in separate images, then once beside the banknote for context.
Temporary storage without new intervention
Place the paper on a clean dry support, move it sparingly and avoid pressure on weak corners. Washing, ironing, bleaching, pressing or fresh tape can obscure evidence. Return the note to an inert sleeve after the full views and close details are complete.
First Series context and comparison guidance
Browse the First Series Renminbi for related designs, then consult the First Series Renminbi: Denominations, Designs and Evidence for a structured comparison. Confirm every conclusion on the physical note.
Two different subjects for comparison
Send the complete faces and relevant condition details through the About Gu Jin Jian Bao | Collection Enquiries; add a clear number-line image via WhatsApp at +852 9834 2057, or call +852 9834 2057. State the quantity and whether supporting packaging or a certificate remains with the banknote.
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.
