Overview
First Series Renminbi 1949 200 Yuan Great Wall Banknote: identification and appraisal guide
Leave First Series Renminbi 1949 200 Yuan Great Wall Banknote unchanged and capture the complete banknote before moving closer to labels, marks or areas of wear. Show the date wording 1949 first, then use separate close-ups for both sides, serial number, denomination, signatures, margins and surface condition.
Identification details
- Product name: First Series Renminbi 1949 200 Yuan Great Wall 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
Begin with the markings that are actually visible: the date wording 1949. It should belong to the banknote and the packaging shown with it.
Photographs and condition
Make the markings readable by photographing full front and back, denomination, serial or prefix number, watermark, paper, edges, holder and certificate. Keep the item and its packaging in the same photo sequence.
Capture the current condition of paper, creases, stains, pinholes, tears, edges and any holder or certificate. Note anything that is damaged, replaced or no longer present.
Storage, accessories and handover
For safe short-term care, keep each banknote flat in a clean archival sleeve, away from moisture and direct light. Do not fold, press, erase or clean it.
During the first review, keep each banknote or sheet with its holder, certificate, envelope and provenance documents.

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Once the banknote and packaging are photographed, send the overview and close-ups on WhatsApp, or call +852 9453 0784. Include accessories and documents in the same photo set.
Leave the banknote unchanged after photographing both sides, serial number, denomination, signatures, margins and surface condition. Hong Kang will compare those details with the sleeve, certificate, invoice and other matching papers at handover.