Exhibit 4.2


 


FORM OF PROMISSORY NOTE


 


THIS NOTE AND THE COMMON STOCK
ISSUABLE UPON CONVERSION OF THIS NOTE HAVE NOT BEEN AND WILL NOT BE REGISTERED WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
OR THE SECURITIES COMMISSION OF ANY STATE PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION PROVIDED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933,
AS AMENDED, AND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED THEREUNDER (THE "1933 ACT”)


 


US $515,000.00 


 


KINGOLD JEWELRY, INC.


5% CONVERTIBLE REDEEMABLE NOTE


DUE AUGUST 26, 2020


 


FOR VALUE RECEIVED,
KINGOLD JEWELRY, INC. (the “Company”) promises to pay to the order of ___________ and its authorized successors and
Permitted Assigns, defined below, ("Holder"), the aggregate principal face amount FIVE HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND
DOLLARS exactly (U.S. $515,000.00) on AUGUST 26, 2020 ("Maturity Date") and to pay interest on the principal amount
outstanding hereunder at the rate of 5% per annum commencing on AUGUST 26, 2019. This Note shall contain a 3% OID such that the
purchase price shall be $500,000.00. The interest will be paid to the Holder in whose name this Note is registered on the records
of the Company regarding registration and transfers of this Note. The principal of, and interest on, this Note are payable at 390
Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511, initially, and if changed, last appearing on the records of the Company as designated in writing
by the Holder hereof from time to time. The Company will pay each interest payment and the outstanding principal due upon this
Note before or on the Maturity Date, less any amounts required by law to be deducted or withheld, to the Holder of this Note by
check or wire transfer addressed to such Holder at the last address appearing on the records of the Company. The forwarding of
such check or wire transfer shall constitute a payment of outstanding principal hereunder and shall satisfy and discharge the liability
for principal on this Note to the extent of the sum represented by such check or wire transfer. Interest shall be payable in Common
Stock (as defined below) pursuant to paragraph 4(b) herein. Permitted Assigns means any Holder assignment, transfer or sale of
all or a portion of this Note accompanied by an Opinion of Counsel as provided for in Section 2(f) of the Securities Purchase Agreement.


 




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This Note is subject to the following
additional provisions:


 


1.          This
Note is exchangeable for an equal aggregate principal amount of Notes of different authorized denominations, as requested by the
Holder surrendering the same. No service charge will be made for such registration or transfer or exchange, except that Holder
shall pay any tax or other governmental charges payable in connection therewith. To the extent that Holder subsequently transfers,
assigns, sells or exchanges any of the multiple lesser denomination notes, Holder acknowledges that it will provide the Company
with Opinions of Counsel as provided for in Section 2(f) of the Securities Purchase Agreement.


 


2.          The
Company shall be entitled to withhold from all payments any amounts required to be withheld under applicable laws.


 


3.          This
Note may be transferred or exchanged only in compliance with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("Act"), applicable
state securities laws and Sections 2(f) and 5(f) of the Securities Purchase Agreement. Any attempted transfer to a non-qualifying
party shall be treated by the Company as void. Prior to due presentment for transfer of this Note, the Company and any agent of
the Company may treat the person in whose name this Note is duly registered on the Company's records as the owner hereof for all
other purposes, whether or not this Note be overdue, and neither the Company nor any such agent shall be affected or bound by notice
to the contrary. Any Holder of this Note electing to exercise the right of conversion set forth in Section 4(a) hereof, in addition
to the requirements set forth in Section 4(a), and any prequalified prospective transferee of this Note, also is required to give
the Company written confirmation that this Note is being converted ("Notice of Conversion") in the form annexed
hereto as Exhibit A. The date of receipt (including receipt by telecopy) of such Notice of Conversion shall be the Conversion
Date. All notices of conversion will be accompanied by an Opinion of Counsel.


 


4.          (a)          The
Holder of this Note is entitled, at its option, for the first 180 days that this Note is in effect, to convert all or any amount
of the principal face amount of this Note then outstanding into shares of the Company's common stock (the "Common Stock")
at a fixed price of $3.00 per share (the "Fixed Price"). After the first 180 days have lapsed, the Holder will
then be entitled to, at its option, convert all or any amount of the principal face amount of this Note then outstanding into shares
of the Company's Common Stock at a price ("Conversion Price") for each share of Common Stock equal to 70% of
the lowest daily closing price of the Common Stock as reported on the National Quotations Bureau OTC Markets exchange
which the Company’s shares are traded or any exchange upon which the Common Stock may be traded in the future ("Exchange"),
for the Ten prior trading days including the day upon which a Notice of Conversion is received by the Company
(provided such Notice of Conversion is delivered together with an Opinion of Counsel, by fax or other electronic method of communication
to the Company after 4 P.M. Eastern Standard or Daylight Savings Time if the Holder wishes to include the same day closing price).
If the Company is delisted from the NASDAQ exchange the conversion price shall be decreased by 5% so that the Conversion Price
will be 65% instead of 70%. If the shares have not been delivered within 3 business days, the Notice of Conversion may be rescinded.
Such conversion shall be effectuated by the Company delivering the shares of Common Stock to the Holder within 3 business days
of receipt by the Company of the Notice of Conversion. Accrued, but unpaid interest shall be subject to conversion. No fractional
shares or scrip representing fractions of shares will be issued on conversion, but the number of shares issuable shall be rounded
to the nearest whole share. To the extent the Conversion Price of the Company’s Common Stock closes below the par value per
share, the Company will take all steps necessary to solicit the consent of the stockholders to reduce the par value to the lowest
value possible under law. The Company agrees to honor all conversions submitted pending this increase. In the event the Company
experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased to 50% while that “Chill”
is in effect. In no event shall the Holder be allowed to effect a conversion if such conversion, along with all other shares
of Company Common Stock beneficially owned by the Holder and its affiliates would exceed 4.99% of the outstanding shares of the
Common Stock of the Company (which may be increased up to 9.9% upon 60 days prior written notice by the Investor). Further, In
no event shall the Holder be allowed to effect a conversion if such conversion would result in the issuance of shares of Common
Stock, in aggregate to all Holders of the Note, in excess of 19.99% of all shares issued and outstanding on the date hereof unless
the Company shall have first obtained shareholder approval of such issuance. If the Company offers a more favorable conversion
discount or other more favorable conversion terms, or lookback period, to another party (“Third Party Note”) while
this note is in effect, then, the Holder, at its option, may incorporate any or all those terms in this note, and shall be allowed
to convert this note at the same price as that which was offered in the Third Party Note.


 




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(b)        Interest
on any unpaid principal balance of this Note shall be paid at the rate of 5% per annum. Interest shall be paid by the Company in
Common Stock ("Interest Shares"). Holder may, at any time, send in a Notice of Conversion to the Company for Interest
Shares based on the formula provided in Section 4(a) above. The dollar amount converted into Interest Shares shall be all or a
portion of the accrued interest calculated on the unpaid principal balance of this Note to the date of such notice.


 


(c)        During
the first six months this Note is in effect, the Company may redeem this Note by paying to the Holder an amount as follows:


 


	Date	 	Amount
	0-90 days	 	120% * (P+I)
	90-150 days	 	130% * (P+I)
	151-180 days	 	135% * (P+I)


 


After 181 days but before the maturity
date, this note may be redeemed at 140% * (P+I). The Company must provide the Holder with a 3 day written notice of the Company’s
intent to redeem and the Holder may elect to continue convert until the redemption is paid for and closed. Redemption must be closed
and paid for within 3 business days of the Company sending the redemption demand or the redemption will be invalid and the Company
may not redeem this Note. Such redemption must be closed and funded within 3 days of giving notice of redemption of the right to
redeem shall be null and void.


 




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(d)        Upon
(i) a transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company to any person in a single transaction or series of related
transactions, (ii) a reclassification, capital reorganization (excluding an increase in authorized capital) or other change or
exchange of outstanding shares of the Common Stock, other than a forward or reverse stock split or stock dividend, or (iii) any
consolidation or merger of the Company with or into another person or entity in which the Company is not the surviving entity (other
than a merger which is effected solely to change the jurisdiction of incorporation of the Company and results in a reclassification,
conversion or exchange of outstanding shares of Common Stock solely into shares of Common Stock) (each of items (i), (ii) and (iii)
being referred to as a "Sale Event"), then, in each case, the Company shall, upon request of the Holder, redeem this
Note in cash for 150% of the principal amount, plus accrued but unpaid interest through the date of redemption, or at the election
of the Holder, such Holder may convert the unpaid principal amount of this Note (together with the amount of accrued but unpaid
interest) into shares of Common Stock immediately prior to such Sale Event at the Conversion Price.


 


(e)         In
case of any Sale Event (not to include a sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets) in connection with which
this Note is not redeemed or converted, the Company shall cause effective provision to be made so that the Holder of this Note
shall have the right thereafter, by converting this Note, to purchase or convert this Note into the kind and number of shares of
stock or other securities or property (including cash) receivable upon such reclassification, capital reorganization or other change,
consolidation or merger by a holder of the number of shares of Common Stock that could have been purchased upon exercise of the
Note and at the same Conversion Price, as defined in this Note, immediately prior to such Sale Event. The foregoing provisions
shall similarly apply to successive Sale Events. If the consideration received by the holders of Common Stock is other than cash,
the value shall be as determined by the Board of Directors of the Company or successor person or entity acting in good faith.


 


5.          No
provision of this Note shall alter or impair the obligation of the Company, which is absolute and unconditional, to pay the principal
of, and interest on, this Note at the time, place, and rate, and in the form, herein prescribed.


 


6.          The
Company hereby expressly waives demand and presentment for payment, notice of non-payment, protest, notice of protest, notice of
dishonor, notice of acceleration or intent to accelerate, and diligence in taking any action to collect amounts called for hereunder
and shall be directly and primarily liable for the payment of all sums owing and to be owing hereto.


 


7.          The
Company agrees to pay all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, which may be incurred by the Holder
in collecting any amount due under this Note.


 


8.          If
one or more of the following described "Events of Default" shall occur:


 


(a)        The
Company shall default in the payment of principal or interest on this Note or any other note issued to the Holder by the Company;
or


 


(b)        Any
of the representations or warranties made by the Company herein or in any certificate or financial or other written statements
heretofore or hereafter furnished by or on behalf of the Company in connection with the execution and delivery of this Note, or
the Securities Purchase Agreement under which this note was issued shall be false or misleading in any respect; or


 




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(c)        The
Company shall fail to perform or observe, in any respect, any covenant, term, provision, condition, agreement or obligation of
the Company under this Note or any other note issued to the Holder; or


 


(d)        The
Company shall (1) become insolvent (which does not include a “going concern opinion); (2) admit in writing its inability
to pay its debts generally as they mature; (3) make an assignment for the benefit of creditors or commence proceedings for its
dissolution; (4) apply for or consent to the appointment of a trustee, liquidator or receiver for its or for a substantial part
of its property or business; (5) file a petition for bankruptcy relief, consent to the filing of such petition or have filed against
it an involuntary petition for bankruptcy relief, all under federal or state laws as applicable; or


 


(e)        A
trustee, liquidator or receiver shall be appointed for the Company or for a substantial part of its property or business without
its consent and shall not be discharged within sixty (60) days after such appointment; or


 


(f)         Any
governmental agency or any court of competent jurisdiction at the instance of any governmental agency shall assume custody or control
of the whole or any substantial portion of the properties or assets of the Company; or


 


(g)        One
or more money judgments, writs or warrants of attachment, or similar process, in excess of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) in
the aggregate, shall be entered or filed against the Company or any of its properties or other assets and shall remain unpaid,
unvacated, unbonded or unstayed for a period of fifteen (15) days or in any event later than five (5) days prior to the date of
any proposed sale thereunder; or


 


(h)        Defaulted
on or breached any term of any other note of similar debt instrument into which the Company has entered and failed to cure such
default within the appropriate grace period; or


 


(i)         The
Company shall have its Common Stock delisted from an exchange (including the OTC Markets exchange) or, if the Common Stock trades
on an exchange, then trading in the Common Stock shall be suspended for more than 10 consecutive days or ceases to file its 1934
act reports with the SEC;


 


(j)          If
a majority of the members of the Board of Directors of the Company on the date hereof are no longer serving as members of the Board;


 


(k)         The
Company shall fail, without good legal cause, to deliver to the Holder the Common Stock pursuant to paragraph 4 herein without
restrictive legend within 3 business days of its receipt of a Notice of Conversion which includes an Opinion of Counsel expressing
an opinion which supports the removal of a restrictive legend; or


 


(l)         The
Company shall not replenish the reserve set forth in Section 12, within 3 business days of the request of the Holder.


 




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(m)        The
Company shall be delinquent by more than 30 days in its periodic report filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission; or


 


(n)        The
Company shall cause to lose the “bid” price for its stock in a market (including the OTC marketplace or other exchange).


 


Then, or at any time thereafter, unless
cured within 5 days, and in each and every such case, unless such Event of Default shall have been waived in writing by the Holder
(which waiver shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent default) at the option of the Holder and in the Holder's sole
discretion, the Holder may consider this Note immediately due and payable, without presentment, demand, protest or (further) notice
of any kind (other than notice of acceleration), all of which are hereby expressly waived, anything herein or in any note or other
instruments contained to the contrary notwithstanding, and the Holder may immediately, and without expiration of any period of
grace, enforce any and all of the Holder's rights and remedies provided herein or any other rights or remedies afforded by law.
Upon an Event of Default, until such default is cured, if possible to be cured, interest shall accrue at a default interest rate
of 24% per annum or, if such rate is usurious or not permitted by current law, then at the highest rate of interest permitted by
law. In the event of a breach of Section 8(k) the parties agree that damages shall be difficult to determine and agree on liquidated
damages in the amount of $250 per day the shares are not issued beginning on the 4th day after the conversion notice
was delivered to the Company. The agreed liquidated damages shall increase to $500 per day beginning on the 10th day.
In the event of a breach of Section 8(n), the parties agree that damages shall be difficult to determine and hereby agree to an
increase of the outstanding principal amounts by 20% as a liquidated damages payment. In case of a breach of Section 8(i), the
parties agree that damages will be difficult to determine and agree that the outstanding principal due under this Note shall increase
by 50% as a liquidated damages payment. If this Note is not paid at maturity, or within 10 days thereof, the outstanding principal
due under this Note shall increase by 10%. Further, if a breach of Section 8(m) occurs or is continuing after the 6 month anniversary
of the Note, then the Holder shall be entitled to use the lowest closing bid price during the delinquency period as a base price
for the conversion. For example, if the lowest closing bid price during the delinquency period is $0.01 per share and the conversion
discount is 50% the Holder may elect to convert future conversions at $0.005 per share.


 


If the Holder shall commence an action
or proceeding to enforce any provisions of this Note, including, without limitation, engaging an attorney, then if the Holder prevails
in such action, the Holder shall be reimbursed by the Company for its attorneys’ fees and other costs and expenses incurred
in the investigation, preparation and prosecution of such action or proceeding.


 


Make-Whole for Failure
to Deliver Loss. At the Holder’s election, if the Company fails for any reason to deliver to the Holder the conversion shares
by the 3rd business day following the delivery of a Notice of Conversion to the Company and if the Holder incurs a Failure to Deliver
Loss, then at any time the Holder may provide the Company written notice indicating the amounts payable to the Holder in respect
of the Failure to Deliver Loss and the Company must make the Holder whole as follows:


 




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Failure to Deliver Loss = [(Highest VWAP
for the 30 trading days on or after the day of exercise) x (Number of conversion shares)]


 


The Company must pay the Failure to Deliver
Loss by cash payment, and any such cash payment must be made by the third business day from the time of the Holder’s written
notice to the Company.


 


9.          In
case any provision of this Note is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be excessive in scope or otherwise invalid or unenforceable,
such provision shall be adjusted rather than voided, if possible, so that it is enforceable to the maximum extent possible, and
the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Note will not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.


 


10.        Neither
this Note nor any term hereof may be amended, waived, discharged or terminated other than by a written instrument signed by the
Company and the Holder.


 


11.        The
Company represents that it is not a “shell” issuer and that if it previously has been a “shell” issuer
that at least 12 months have passed since the Company has reported Form 10 type information indicating it is no longer a “shell”
issuer.


 


12.      The
Company shall issue irrevocable transfer agent instructions reserving sufficient shares of its Common Stock for conversions under
this Note (the “Share Reserve”). Upon full conversion of this Note, any shares remaining in the Share Reserve shall
be cancelled. The Company shall pay all transfer agent costs associated with issuing and delivering the share certificates to Holder.
If such amounts are to be paid by the Holder, it may deduct such amounts from the Conversion Price. The company should at all times
reserve a minimum of four times the amount of shares required if the note would be fully converted.  The Holder may reasonably
request increases from time to time to maintain such reserved amounts. The Company will instruct its transfer agent to provide
the outstanding share information to the Holder in connection with its conversions.


 


13.        If
it shall be found that any interest or other amount deemed interest due hereunder violates the applicable law governing usury,
the applicable provision shall automatically be revised to equal the maximum rate of interest or other amount deemed interest permitted
under applicable law. The Company covenants (to the extent that it may lawfully do so) that it will not seek to claim or take advantage
of any law that would prohibit or forgive the Company from paying all or a portion of the principal or interest on this Note.


 


14.        This
Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New York applicable to contracts made and wholly to be performed
within the State of New York and shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of each party hereto. The Holder and the Company
hereby mutually waive trial by jury and consent to exclusive jurisdiction and venue in the courts of the State of New York or in
the Federal courts sitting in the county or city of New York. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and the facsimile
transmission of an executed counterpart to this Agreement shall be effective as an original.



 






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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the
Company has caused this Note to be duly executed by an officer thereunto duly authorized.


 


Dated: AUGUST 26, 2019


 


	 	KINGOLD JEWELRY, INC.
	 	 
	 	By: 	           
	 	Name:	 
	 	Title: 	 



 



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EXHIBIT A


 


NOTICE OF CONVERSION


 


(To be Executed by the Registered Holder
in order to Convert the Note)


 


The undersigned hereby
irrevocably elects to convert $___________ of the above Note into _________ Shares of Common Stock of KINGOLD JEWELRY, INC. (“Shares”)
according to the conditions set forth in such Note, as of the date written below.


 


If Shares are to be issued
in the name of a person other than the undersigned, the undersigned will pay all transfer and other taxes and charges payable with
respect thereto.


 


Date of Conversion: __________________________________________________________________


Applicable Conversion Price: ___________________________________________________________


Signature: __________________________________________________________________________


[Print Name of Holder and Title of Signer]


 


Address: __________________________________________________________________________


___________________________________________________________________________





 


SSN or EIN:  ___________________________


Shares are to be registered in the following name: ______________________________________________________


 


Name:  ____________________________________________________________________________


Address: __________________________________________________________________________


Tel:  ______________________________________________________________________________


Fax:  _________________________________


SSN or EIN: ____________________________


 


Shares are to be sent or delivered to the following account:


 


Account Name:  _____________________________________________________________________


Address:  __________________________________________________________________________


 




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