100 yuan 1964

Common. This note trades regularly on secondary markets with catalogue values of $20 for UNC condition as of 2019. eBay sales data shows consistent availability across multiple condition grades, with UNC examples selling in the $11-$21 range in 2018 and lower prices ($2-$6) for circulated examples. The high visibility and frequency of sales indicate substantial print runs and continued availability in the collector market.

Issued in 1964 (Republic of China Year 53) during the early period of Taiwan's independent monetary policy, this note reflects the island's sovereignty under the Republic of China government. The portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, founder of the Republic, and the depiction of the Presidential Palace in Taipei reinforce Taiwan's political identity and institutional continuity during the Cold War era.

The obverse features a three-quarter profile portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-sen facing left, positioned at the left side of the note in formal attire. The center is dominated by an ornate cloud-shaped cartouche containing Chinese characters, flanked by red seal stamps. Decorative circular emblems with Chinese characters occupy the corners, and interlocking geometric border patterns frame the entire design. The reverse displays a detailed engraving of the Presidential Palace in Taipei—a classical government building with prominent columns, a tower or spire, and surrounding landscaped grounds. Large ornate numerals '100' appear in decorative cartouches in all four corners, with a central ornamental medallion containing the denomination.

Front side: '臺灣銀行' (Bank of Taiwan), '壹佰圓' (One Hundred Yuan), '中華民國' (Republic of China), 'Y941309G' (Serial Number). Back side: '100' (Arabic numeral denomination). All inscriptions appear in both Chinese characters and Western numerals as appropriate.

Intaglio engraving (line engraving/rotogravure) printed by CPF (China Print & Finishing or similar security printer). The fine line work, intricate guilloché patterns throughout, detailed architectural rendering, and sharp color separation—particularly the green on multicolored underprint—are characteristic of professional security printing of this era. The crisp impression and fine detail visible in both the portrait and architectural elements confirm high-quality engraved plate printing.

Serial number Y941309G visible in red on obverse. This Pick 1977 appears to be part of the regular 1964 issue series. The reference to Pick 1975 (noted in catalog data as an earlier similar note) suggests this may be from a later printing or variety within the 1964 issuance. No overprints or significant printing variations are evident in this example. The red serial numbering is consistent with the standard issue specifications for this denomination and period.