100 Coppers | Pick #S2060 | S/M #H167-54 | PMG 40 Extremely Fine
Intricately printed in maroon/brown over a vibrant light blue guilloche tint. The header reads 行銀南湖 (Hunan Bank) in bold Chinese script. Center rosette states denomination 銅元壹百枚 (Copper Coins 100 Pieces). Twin oval vignettes show prominent landmarks: on the left, the celebrated historic Pavilion/Tower; on the right, an ancient city gate and river wall scene. Border panels carry vertical Chinese text "永遠通用" (Forever in Circulation) and "中華民國六年印" (Printed in Republic Year 6 / 1917). Dual bright red serial numbers N.396668 printed in top margins.
Printed in rich forest green on warm beige patterned security underprint. An arched ribbon across the top reads HUNAN BANK above the branch tablet Changsha. Central oval vignette features an imposing Western/Colonial-style government or bank headquarters building within a gated iron courtyard. Below reads: "PROMISES TO PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND AT ITS OFFICE HERE / HUNDRED COPPER COINS LOCAL CURRENCY / VALUE RECEIVED" with base date tablet JANUARY 1ST 1917. Flanked by large green numerals 100 and four corner numerals. (PMG mentions Paper Pull, Minor Stain on back).
| Issuing Authority | Hunan Bank (Changsha Branch, China) |
| Year of Issue | 1917 (Republic Year 6) |
| Denomination | 100 Coppers (銅元壹百枚) |
| Catalog References | Pick #S2060 | S/M #H167-54 |
| Serial Number | N.396668 |
| Printer | CMPA |
| Grading Service | PMG (Paper Money Guaranty) |
| Grade | 40 Extremely Fine (Paper Pull, Minor Stain) |
| Certification # | 2277940-023 |