Burma Rangoon Charteted Bank of India, Australia and China 1909 Bill Exchange

Description: Bill of Exchange - The Chartered Bank of India, Australia, and China, Rangoon, 1909 Date: 18th December 1909 Location: Rangoon (British Burma) Amount: £35-9s-8d (Thirty-five pounds, nine shillings, and eight pence) Drawer: The Chartered Bank of India, Australia, and China Drawee: The Chartered Bank of India, Australia, and China, London Serial Number: 487968 Document Number: 18495 This is an original Second of Exchange bill, issued in Rangoon (modern-day Yangon, Myanmar) by the Chartered Bank of India, Australia, and China, dated 18th December 1909. The bill is payable upon demand in London, representing an international trade or financial transaction during the height of the British Empire's economic dominance in Southeast Asia.The Chartered Bank of India, Australia, and China The Chartered Bank of India, Australia, and China, incorporated by Royal Charter in 1853, was one of the most influential banking institutions of the British Empire. It played a pivotal role in facilitating trade between Britain, India, and the Far East, including key trade hubs such as Rangoon, Hong Kong, and Singapore. By providing financial services like bills of exchange, the Chartered Bank supported the growing global commerce networks, particularly in commodities such as rice, opium, tea, and textiles.Document Features The bill features an elaborate coat of arms of the Chartered Bank, incorporating the Royal Arms of the United Kingdom, reinforcing the bank's official status and its connection to the British Crown. The document is signed by bank representatives, including James P. Lee (Agent) and Norman Auld (Accountant), whose signatures add authenticity and value. The paper has an elegant, watermark-textured background, indicative of high-value financial documents of the period, and includes printed details of the London head office of the bank.This bill of exchange is a rare artifact from the early 20th century, showcasing the expansive reach of British financial institutions in Asia and their crucial role in facilitating trade across the Empire. Rangoon, as a major colonial trading port, was a vital hub for rice and timber exports, and the presence of the Chartered Bank there reflects its importance in supporting trade in Southeast Asia. This document is of significant interest to collectors of historical financial instruments, particularly those with a focus on the British Empire, colonial trade, and banking history. It represents an important period when British banks played a key role in global commerce, and it holds additional interest for collectors of Southeast Asian or Burmese history, as well as those interested in financial history from The Chartered Bank, which later became part of the global Standard Chartered Bank. The bill is in very good condition considering its age, with clear and legible handwriting, signatures, and stamps. The edges exhibit minor wear, typical of a document that has passed through various financial hands over time. The distinctive British coat of arms, the textured paper, and the unique reference number all contribute to its desirability as a collectible.

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