100 yuan 1972

Common. This is a regular issue banknote from a major denomination with substantial circulation throughout Taiwan in 1972. Market data from realbanknotes.com shows consistent sales of UNC examples ranging from $4.49 to $8.00 in catalog values, with numerous transactions at modest prices ($3-$6 range for high grades). The note was produced in quantities sufficient to remain readily available to collectors in all grades.

Issued in 1972 during the Republic of China's rule of Taiwan, this note reflects the political and institutional identity of the period, with prominent display of the Central Bank seal and traditional Chinese ornamental design elements. The obverse depicts Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the founder of the Republic of China, while the reverse features the Presidential Palace in Taipei, symbolizing the seat of government authority during this Cold War era when Taiwan maintained its own currency and banking system separate from mainland China.

The obverse features a formal engraved portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-sen (孫中山), founder of the Republic of China, depicted in Western formal attire on the left side. The reverse displays a detailed classical architectural engraving of the Presidential Palace (總統府) in Taipei, a large institutional building with a prominent central tower, classical multi-story design, and surrounding landscaping. Both sides are framed by intricate ornate decorative borders featuring traditional Chinese floral and geometric patterns in green, pink/red, and black on a cream underprint. The denomination "100" appears in multiple locations in Arabic numerals and traditional Chinese characters.

Front: 中華民國 (Republic of China) / 壹百圓 (One Hundred Yuan) / 100 (Arabic numeral denomination) / 中央銀行 (Central Bank) / V819059V (Serial number). Back: 中華民國 (Republic of China) / 民國 (Republic) / 壹百圓 (One Hundred Yuan) / 100 (Arabic numeral denomination) / 中央銀行 (Central Bank) / 印製 (Printed).

Intaglio (engraved) printing on multicolored underprint, produced by CPF (China Printing Factory). The note exhibits the characteristic fine line work, intricate geometric patterns, and detailed portraiture and architectural rendering typical of high-security intaglio production. The complex decorative border patterns and fine engraved details throughout serve as integrated anti-counterfeiting security measures.

The observed serial number V819059V indicates this is from the standard printing series. The catalog reference notes that offshore island overprint varieties exist (TAIWAN P-R112 & TAIWAN P-R124), but this example shows no such overprints and represents the standard mainland Taiwan issue. No printer signature variations or date varieties are evident in this specific example.