Collectible appraisal
1949 First Series Renminbi Shepherd 5 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 Shepherd 5 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 Shepherd 5 Yuan
Please include front, back, edge, weight, size, detail and certificate photos where available.
Item details and appraisal notes
A 1949 First Series Renminbi 5 Yuan note with the Shepherd subject should be photographed from edge to edge before the vignette is enlarged. Keep the value, date and named figure in the same front view, then add the complete reverse. Numbering and paper condition need their own images so another 5 Yuan design cannot supply missing details.
Identity begins with the complete 5 Yuan note
| Visible feature | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Series | First Series Renminbi |
| Year shown | 1949 |
| Printed denomination | 5 Yuan |
| Main subject | Shepherd |
| First decision | Read the named figure with the value, date and inscriptions. Leave paper grade and finer varieties for separate checks. |
Keep every close detail tied to a full face
The first two photographs: Show front and back square to the camera at equal scale, leaving a clear margin around every edge. The Shepherd scene, 5 Yuan value and 1949 date should be legible without enhanced contrast. The complete border helps locate trimming or loss.
Serial and smaller characters: Include the full prefix and serial with nearby ink and paper. Follow with a close image of any faint date or number, preserving its natural colour and alignment. An unreadable character should remain open.
Wear and earlier work: Place folds, stains, foxing, pinholes, torn corners, pressing, backing, tape and repair on the correct side. A second light angle may reveal texture. Photograph the full affected face before any enlarged damage view.
Three pieces of evidence beyond the design
- Preservation traces
- Keep natural ageing, old cleaning and repaired areas visible. Do not smooth the paper or increase colour in a way that hides those changes.
- Associated material
- Photograph a holder, album page, certificate or family note separately when one survives. Its wording should not cover or replace the printed evidence.
- Paper and lighting
- Use neutral light for tone and raking light for surface change. Add transmitted light only when a visible watermark, thin area or repair requires it.
Temporary storage after photography
Return the banknote to a dry inert sleeve, supported flat without forcing any old fold. Keep it away from heat, moisture and direct sunlight. Washing, ironing, bleaching and fresh tape can create new changes and should be avoided.
Two contrasting First Series subjects
Reading the wider series
The First Series Renminbi places the denomination among related notes, and the First Series Renminbi: Denominations, Designs and Evidence offers a photographic comparison method. Return to the complete 5 Yuan item before drawing any conclusion.
The image set can be introduced through our About Gu Jin Jian Bao | Collection Enquiries, with further details sent to WhatsApp at +852 9834 2057, or discussed by phone at +852 9834 2057. Mention the serial, any missing corner and whether an album or holder remains with the banknote.
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