5 yuan 1969
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This is a Taiwan 5 Yuan banknote from 1969 (ROC Year 58), graded AU, featuring the iconic portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-sen in profile on the obverse and the Chungshan Building in Taipei on the reverse. The note exhibits exceptional preservation with fine line engraving throughout, vibrant multicolored printing on the front (light green with blue-gray elements), and detailed monochromatic rendering on the back, with no visible wear, creases, or damage consistent with its AU grade.
Common. The eBay price tracking data shows consistent sales ranging from $1.25 to $85 depending on grade, with multiple examples in various conditions selling regularly over more than a decade. Even high-grade specimens (PMG 67) have sold for $17.50 to $44, and lower grades for $2-3, indicating ready availability in the secondary market. This is a regular issue from a major central bank with no indication of limited print run or recall status.
Issued by the Bank of Taiwan during the early period of the People's Republic of China's establishment on the mainland, this 1969 note represents the Republic of China's continued monetary independence on Taiwan. The prominent placement of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, founder of the ROC, affirms nationalist symbolism, while the Chungshan Building (a significant cultural and governmental landmark in Taipei) on the reverse emphasizes Taiwan's role as the seat of ROC authority.
The obverse features a formal profile portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-sen (1866-1925), founder of the Republic of China, rendered in gray tones with meticulous line work on the left side of the note. The background employs a light greenish underprint with blue-gray decorative elements, including ornate rectangular medallions with Chinese characters, circular scrollwork patterns characteristic of traditional Chinese design, and large corner ornaments. Red square seals and serial numbers in red provide additional security elements. The reverse presents the Chungshan Building (also known as the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall or similar architectural landmark in Taipei), depicted as a traditional East Asian multi-tiered structure with curved roofs in a mountainous landscape setting, rendered in gray and black tones. Both sides feature intricate border patterns with geometric and floral motifs in traditional Asian style.
Front: 中華民國 (Republic of China) | 台灣銀行 (Bank of Taiwan) | 壹圓 (One Yuan) [Note: Visual analysis indicates denomination appears as "壹圓" (One Yuan) though catalog states 5 Yuan—this may indicate the visual analysis misread the denomination character; the catalog designation as 5 Yuan should take precedence] | Serial number: A369643A (appears in red in top corners). Back: 民國五十八年 (Republic of China Year 58, corresponding to 1969).
Intaglio engraving (line engraving), evidenced by the fine line detail throughout both obverse and reverse, the sharp rendering of the portrait and architectural elements, and the crisp border work. The printer is identified as CPF (likely Chinese Banknote Printing Corporation or affiliated security printer). The multicolored front design suggests the use of multiple engraved plates with color separation techniques typical of mid-20th century central bank note production.
Serial number A369643A observed on this specimen. The standard series includes varieties based on signature combinations and serial number prefixes typical of Bank of Taiwan issues. The 1969 5 Yuan (Pick 1978) is part of the regular circulation series; no major printing varieties or overprint types are documented for this Pick number in standard catalogs.
