Collectible appraisal
1949 First Series Renminbi Wanshou Hill A 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 Wanshou Hill A 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 Wanshou Hill A 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.
The 1949 First Series Renminbi Wanshou Hill A 20 Yuan note must be kept distinct from Version B and from Wanshou Hill notes at other values. Begin with complete photographs of both faces showing the date, 20 Yuan...
Item details and appraisal notes
The 1949 First Series Renminbi Wanshou Hill A 20 Yuan note must be kept distinct from Version B and from Wanshou Hill notes at other values. Begin with complete photographs of both faces showing the date, 20 Yuan denomination, Version A designation and border together. Numbering, paper condition and any associated material should follow as separate evidence.
Wanshou Hill A 20 Yuan: confirm the stated version
| Identity feature | Evidence required |
|---|---|
| Series | First Series Renminbi |
| Year | 1949 |
| Printed value | 20 Yuan |
| Named version | Wanshou Hill A |
| Version boundary | Use the Wanshou Hill A 20 Yuan wording as a starting point, then confirm the version from readable details on this note. |
Keep Version A evidence in its full context
Overall faces: Photograph both sides at equal scale with every corner visible. Keep the Wanshou Hill A 20 Yuan subject, 1949 date and value in the same front composition. Do not treat colour, an old label or a close crop as sufficient proof of Version A.
Numbering and version details: Show any prefix and serial actually present with surrounding print and paper. Add close views of the date, value and readable version feature only after the full face has been recorded. A weak character should remain open if another light direction does not resolve it.
Condition and edges: Place folds, foxing, water staining, pinholes, tears, trimming, pressing, backing and repairs on the correct side. Neutral light is needed for colour, while gentle raking light can locate texture. Keep all four cut edges in the identity record.
Three checks before comparing A and B
- Version reading: Confirm the printed 20 Yuan value and Wanshou Hill A designation on this banknote; the Version B note cannot supply an unseen feature.
- Paper evidence: Use transmitted light only when a watermark, thinning or repair is actually visible. Record water staining separately as condition under neutral light.
- Accessories and provenance: Photograph a surviving album, sleeve, certificate or holder separately. Its label can preserve history, but the printed face must establish the variety.
First Series resources for careful comparison
See the First Series Renminbi for nearby issues and read the First Series Renminbi: Denominations, Designs and Evidence for a photographic method. Return to this note before assigning Version A or Version B.
Preserve the note after recording it
Work over a clean, dry support and do not wash, iron, bleach, press or tape the banknote. Keep any earlier repair visible and avoid forcing a folded corner flat. After photography, place the paper in an inert sleeve away from direct light and moisture.
Two other designs with separate evidence
Share the Version A face, reverse and condition views through the About Gu Jin Jian Bao | Collection Enquiries; add a close detail using WhatsApp at +852 9834 2057, or phone +852 9834 2057. Mention any uncertain version feature and whether an old album or certificate survives.
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.
