CHINA TIBET 100 SRANG EXTREMLY RARE NOTE

Description

Issuer	Tibet (China)
Period	Ganden Phodrang (1642-1959)
Type	Standard circulation banknotes
Years	1942-1959
Value	100 Srang
Currency	Srang (1792-1959)
Composition	Paper
Size	214 × 138 mm
Shape	Rectangular
Demonetized	Yes

Discover this extraordinary China Tibet 100 Srang banknote, a remarkable piece of numismatic history from the Ganden Phodrang era (1942-1959). This standard circulation note represents a fascinating chapter in Tibet's monetary heritage, issued during a pivotal period before 1959. Measuring 214 × 138 mm, the obverse features an exquisite design showcasing two human-like lions in elegant poses, cradling a decorative plate filled with fruits—a symbolically rich motif reflecting Tibetan cultural traditions. The note bears the Dalai Lama's distinctive small red circular seal and the Cha-Hsi Le-K'ung Mint's official black rectangular seal, both serving as authentication marks. This note is exceptionally rare, with extremely limited survivors in the collector market. The Srang currency, used from 1792-1959, holds tremendous historical significance, and high-denomination pieces like this 100 Srang note are particularly sought-after by serious collectors. The note has been demonetized, making it purely a collectible item. Perfect for numismatists, historians, and Asian currency specialists, this authentic Tibetan banknote represents both historical importance and investment potential, offering a tangible connection to Tibet's independent monetary period. #