Overview
First Series Renminbi 1949 500 Yuan Zhengyangmen Banknote: identification and appraisal guide
Keep First Series Renminbi 1949 500 Yuan Zhengyangmen Banknote in its present condition while photographing the whole banknote, close-up details and any box or documents. Photograph the date wording 1949 before any packaging, seal or holder is touched.
Identification details
- Product name: First Series Renminbi 1949 500 Yuan Zhengyangmen 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
The identifying photograph for this banknote should include the date wording 1949. Add the sleeve, certificate, invoice and other matching papers only when they belong to the same item.
Photographs and condition
Complete the overview with clear details of full front and back, denomination, serial or prefix number, watermark, paper, edges, holder and certificate. Use steady focus and enough surrounding area to locate each detail.
Photograph paper, creases, stains, pinholes, tears, edges and any holder or certificate. Describe damage and missing accessories separately from normal wear.
Storage, accessories and handover
Before any further handling, keep each banknote flat in a clean archival sleeve, away from moisture and direct light. Do not fold, press, erase or clean it.
Before anything is moved, keep each banknote or sheet with its holder, certificate, envelope and provenance documents.

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When the banknote photos are ready, send the photos by WhatsApp, or call +852 9453 0784. Include the item, packaging and relevant paperwork in the photos.
For an initial appraisal, show both sides, serial number, denomination, signatures, margins and surface condition and note anything missing. At handover, the sleeve, certificate, invoice and other matching papers should remain with the correct banknote.