Chinese Government, 5% Sterling Gold Loan of 1912, bond for ...

Hammer

£360

Chinese Government, 5% Sterling Gold Loan of 1912, bond for £1000, Number 744, red and black large format piece with ornate border, text in both English and French, some minor creasing at edges. Frame has been opened to reveal coupon page on the reverse (see photographs). Framed. Text reads;

‘Authorized on the 14th day of July, 1912. By the premier and the minister of finance of the government of the Republic of China and by special order dated the 2nd day of September, 1912. Of the President of The Republic of China duly notified on the 4th day of September, 1912. By the representative of the Chinese Government in London to his Majesty’s Secretary of State for foreign affairs and on the 14th day of September , 1912. By the President of The Republic of China to the British Minister in Pekin. Secured by a First Charge Upon The Surplus Revenues of the salt Gabelle as mentioned in the conditions endorsed hereon and having priority both as regards principal and interest by way of a lien or charge upon such surplus revenue over all future loans, charges or mortgages.’