50 yuan 1972

Common. This is a regular issue banknote with no indication of limited print runs or early withdrawal from circulation. eBay market data spanning 2012-2024 shows consistent pricing for UNC examples in the $2-$10 range, with most sales below $5, indicating steady collector supply. PMG-graded examples command modest premiums ($15-$38), but the abundance of transaction records demonstrates this note circulates frequently in the secondary market without scarcity constraints.

Issued in 1972 (Year 61 of the Republic of China era), this note was produced by the Bank of Taiwan under the authority of the Central Bank of the Republic of China. The obverse features Dr. Sun Yat-sen (founder of the Republic), while the reverse depicts the Chungshan building in Taipei, both symbols of nationalist China's governance during the period of the Republic's administration from Taiwan. This era coincided with Taiwan's development as an economic center following the political division of China.

The obverse features a formal portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-sen positioned on the left side in three-quarter profile view, rendered in classical intaglio style. The reverse depicts the Chungshan building (also known as the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall) in Taipei, a traditional Chinese palace structure with characteristic multi-tiered roofs and upturned eaves, centered on the note. Both sides are framed by ornate geometric and floral decorative patterns including lotus-like motifs, repeating guilloche designs along the margins, and ornamental cartouches containing the denomination. The color scheme employs purple, blue, pink, gold, and gray tones to enhance the classical aesthetic.

Front: '50' (denomination in Arabic numerals), '拾圓' (Fifty Yuan in Chinese characters), '中華民國' (Republic of China), '中央銀行' (Central Bank), 'V8147990' (serial number). Back: '50' (denomination), '拾圓' (Fifty Yuan), '中華民國' (Republic of China), '中央銀行' (Central Bank). All major inscriptions appear on both sides of the note with consistent messaging regarding issuing authority and denomination.

Intaglio printing (recess printing) was the primary method, as evidenced by the exceptionally fine line work, intricate geometric patterns, and detailed portraiture visible throughout. The printer is identified as CPF (China Printing Factory or similar security printer used by the Central Bank of the Republic of China). Multiple color registration shows sophisticated multi-plate intaglio production typical of high-security banknote manufacturing of the early 1970s.

Serial number V8147990 indicates this specimen is from the standard production run. No overprints, signatures, or date variations are noted. This appears to be a standard regular-issue variety from the 1972 production. The CPF printer mark and absence of any special designation suggest no known major varieties exist for this Pick number, though comprehensive variety cataloging for Taiwan currency may reveal minor serial number prefix variations.