1939 Republic of China Central Bank 1 Cent Banknote-Union Pblishers & Printers -Crisp Condition-Uncirculated-Pick # 224A

Offered here is an attractive 1939 Republic of China 1 Cent paper banknote issued by The Central Bank of China.

This small-denomination note was produced during a turbulent period in Chinese history, shortly before and during the early years of World War II. The note is denominated as One Cent / 1 Fen (壹分) and features an ornate red printed design.

The reverse prominently displays:

“THE CENTRAL BANK OF CHINA”
“ONE CENT”

along with serial number B886268C.

At the bottom is the printer’s identification:

“UNION PUBLISHERS & PRINTERS, FED. INC. U.S.A.”

This is particularly interesting to collectors because the note was printed in the United States for the Chinese government, reflecting China’s reliance on foreign printing facilities during this period. The same printer attribution is documented on surviving 1939 Central Bank of China one-cent notes in the Smithsonian collection. 

The Chinese-language side features a detailed architectural scene with a traditional pagoda/temple structure surrounded by trees, along with the denomination 壹分, meaning one fen/one cent.

Details

• Country: Republic of China
• Issuer: The Central Bank of China
• Denomination: 1 Cent / 1 Fen
• Date: 1939 – Republic Year 28
• Serial Number: B886268C
• Color: Red / burgundy on cream paper
• Printer: Union Publishers & Printers, Federal Inc., U.S.A.
• Type: Circulating paper currency
• Era: Pre-WWII / Second Sino-Japanese War period
• Certification: Ungraded

Condition

Excellent vintage condition.