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Second Series Renminbi

Second Series Renminbi: Soviet-Printed Notes, the Big Black Ten and WatermarksSecond Series Renminbi is often found in old envelopes or bankno...

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Second Series Renminbi condition and variety guide

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Items in the same category can vary widely by origin, year, variety, condition and authenticity. Check these points, then send clear photos of the front, back and details for a first review.

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How can I make an initial check of the three Soviet-printed notes?

Begin with denomination, dimensions, paper and printed detail. Key notes also require checks of ink, security features and repairs.

Can a Big Black Ten in poorer condition still be assessed?

Yes. Creases, tears, washing and repaired holes affect value, but a scarcer variety can still be worth assessing.

Can you provide a quotation from photographs alone?

Photographs can indicate a general direction, but an important Second Series note requires inspection of repairs and the banknote surface before a transaction.

What distinguishes the red and yellow Second Series five-yuan notes?

They differ in printing period and watermark. The earlier red five-yuan note was Soviet-printed; photograph the watermark to confirm the variety.

Are numbered fen notes worth assessing?

Fen notes with long Roman prefixes and Arabic serial numbers generally attract more attention than unnumbered issues. Photograph the prefix clearly.