Overview
First Series Renminbi 1949 500 Yuan Farmers and Bridge Banknote: identification and appraisal guide
For First Series Renminbi 1949 500 Yuan Farmers and Bridge Banknote, photograph identity, condition and accessories together so each close-up can be traced to the same banknote. Pair one full view with clear views of the date wording 1949 to give the reviewer both identity and context.
Identification details
- Product name: First Series Renminbi 1949 500 Yuan Farmers and Bridge Banknote
- Category: banknote
- Date or decade shown: 1949
- Marks and details to photograph: the denomination, issue date, prefix or serial number, watermark and printing type
Make the date wording 1949 readable in the overview for First Series Renminbi 1949 500 Yuan Farmers and Bridge Banknote. Close-ups should still be traceable to the banknote.
Photographs and condition
Keep the item still while photographing full front and back, denomination, serial or prefix number, watermark, paper, edges, holder and certificate. Avoid filters that could change colour or surface appearance.
Make any wear clear by photographing paper, creases, stains, pinholes, tears, edges and any holder or certificate. Record the condition of the item and packaging as two related checks.
Storage, accessories and handover
Before handover, keep each banknote flat in a clean archival sleeve, away from moisture and direct light. Do not fold, press, erase or clean it.
When preparing for collection, keep each banknote or sheet with its holder, certificate, envelope and provenance documents.

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To prepare a banknote handover enquiry, send the overview and close-ups on WhatsApp, or call +852 9453 0784. Include the full view, close-ups and collection location.
If both sides, serial number, denomination, signatures, margins and surface condition are readable, the first review can focus on any remaining questions. Bring the sleeve, certificate, invoice and other matching papers together for collection.