CHINA TIBET 100 SRANG EXTREMLY RARE NOTE

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

This is an exceptionally rare 100 Srang banknote issued by Tibet during the Ganden Phodrang period (1642-1959), specifically from the 1942-1959 circulation series. The note represents a significant piece of Tibetan numismatic history, issued under the autonomous Tibetan government before the 1959 political transition.

The obverse features an exquisite design showcasing mythological male and female lions holding a decorative plate with fruits—a powerful symbol in Tibetan Buddhist iconography. The note bears two authentic seals: the Dalai Lama’s distinctive small red circular seal and the Cha-Hsi Le-K’ung Mint’s black rectangular seal, both confirming its official provenance.

Measuring 214 × 138 mm on high-quality paper, this note has been demonetized, making it a legitimate collectible item. Its extreme rarity stems from limited issuance, historical significance, and the tumultuous events surrounding Tibet’s transition period. This banknote is highly sought after by serious collectors of Asian numismatics, historical currency, and Tibetan artifacts. It represents a tangible connection to pre-1959 Tibetan sovereignty and serves as both a historical document and valuable investment piece for those passionate about Asian history and rare currency.

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