China 100 yuan Banknote Japanese Puppet Banks Issue Paper Cash PPQ65 PCGS 1942

China 100 Yuan banknote, 1942, issued during the Japanese-occupied period and associated with puppet banking institutions, is a striking historical artifact of wartime East Asia. This large-denomination note reflects a turbulent era, combining political symbolism with refined banknote engraving traditions of the early 20th century.

The obverse features a finely engraved portrait of Sun Yat-sen in a central oval frame, rendered with detailed facial lines and formal attire. Surrounding the portrait are ornate geometric and floral patterns, traditional Chinese scrollwork, and cloud-shaped denomination panels displaying “100 Yuan” in Chinese characters. Red serial numbers, square red seals, decorative borders, and intricate guilloché backgrounds enhance both security and visual richness. The color palette is dominated by green, gray, and soft blue tones, with layered linework throughout.

On the reverse, the design centers on a monumental architectural scene showing a grand ceremonial gate with a long staircase, flanked by trees and figures, symbolizing authority and state order. English inscriptions read “THE CENTRAL RESERVE BANK OF CHINA” and “ONE HUNDRED YUAN,” with large Arabic numerals “100” placed symmetrically in ornamental frames. Additional scrolls, signatures, date “1942,” and elaborate borders complete the composition.

Printed on paper and certified by PCGS as PPQ 65, this banknote represents excellent originality, strong paper quality, and sharp detail. A powerful collectible linking numismatics, history, and wartime finance, it is an outstanding addition to any advanced world paper money collection.

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