Collectible appraisal
1949 20 Yuan Overpass
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 20 Yuan Overpass
Start with photos so we can assess type, condition and market direction. Higher-value or uncertain items can then be checked in person.
1949 20 Yuan Overpass
Please include front, back, edge, weight, size, detail and certificate photos where available.
Item details and appraisal notes
This 1949 20 Yuan banknote is identified by its Overpass subject, printed value and date. A useful first image shows the entire front without clipped corners, followed by the reverse at the same scale. Numbering, paper condition and any visible paper feature then need their own close photographs so that identification is not confused with grade.
What should agree before the type is narrowed
| Feature | Direct reading |
|---|---|
| Series | Grouped with First Series Renminbi; check that reading against both printed faces. |
| Date | 1949 |
| Denomination | 20 Yuan |
| Main subject | Overpass |
| Identification check | Keep the subject beside the value and date area. A close crop or an old holder label is not enough. |
Build the image set from the whole note outward
Complete faces and subject: Photograph both sides square to the camera, with a narrow clear border around every edge. Keep the Overpass scene, 20 Yuan value and 1949 date legible in the wider views. A detail image should always be easy to locate on one of those complete photographs.
Prefix, serial and edge detail: Show any prefix and the full serial in one natural-colour frame before moving closer to an uncertain digit. Add the four corners and cut edges, because trimming, splits or missing paper can affect condition. Do not reconstruct characters with contrast or sharpening.
Wear, staining and repairs: Locate folds, foxing, pinholes, water staining, tears, pressing, backing and repaired areas on the correct face. Use a second light direction when surface texture is hard to read. Show only what is visible and leave grade for an in-hand assessment.
A practical image checklist
| Check | What a useful photograph shows |
|---|---|
| Complete faces | Front and back at the same scale, with the subject, denomination, date, border and all corners visible. |
| Numbering | The full prefix and serial with nearby paper; any obscured or faint character is left unresolved. |
| Paper condition | Folds, stains, edge damage, thinning and repairs shown first in place, then in a close view if needed. |
Handling and temporary storage
Place the banknote on a clean, dry, non-reflective support and move it as little as possible. If a watermark is actually visible, photograph it separately in transmitted light; do not turn the lighting method into a claim. Keep water staining, if present, under neutral light as condition evidence. Washing, pressing, tape and heat should be avoided.
Series context and photography guidance
The First Series Renminbi gives the wider series context; the First Series Renminbi: Denominations, Designs and Evidence helps separate denomination, design and condition evidence. Return to the printed note for the final identification.
Two train-design notes for comparison
Begin an enquiry with clear front, back, edge and numbering photographs on the About Gu Jin Jian Bao | Collection Enquiries; alternatively, message WhatsApp at +852 9834 2057 or call +852 9834 2057. State the quantity and point out any digit, paper feature or damaged area that is difficult to read.
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