Malaya & British Borneo – 1 Dollar 1959 | PMG 58 Choice About Uncirculated

Malaya & British Borneo – 1 Dollar 1959 | PMG 58 Choice About Uncirculated

A highly collectible 1959 One Dollar banknote issued by the Board of Commissioners of Currency for Malaya and British Borneo, representing an important monetary issue from the early post-colonial period of Southeast Asia.

The note was printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, one of the most renowned security printers in the world, known for producing high-quality banknotes for many Commonwealth nations.

The obverse features a traditional Malay sailing vessel, symbolizing the maritime culture and trading heritage of the region. The reverse depicts a coastal scene with fishermen launching a boat, illustrating daily life and economic activity in the Malay archipelago during the mid-20th century.

Issued shortly after the transition from colonial administration to regional monetary authority, these notes circulated across Malaya, Singapore, Sarawak, North Borneo and Brunei, making them an important historical artifact from Southeast Asian economic history.

This example has been professionally graded PMG 58 (Choice About Uncirculated), indicating an exceptional state of preservation with strong paper quality, crisp details, and minimal signs of handling.

Specifications

• Issuer: Board of Commissioners of Currency

• Region: Malaya & British Borneo

• Denomination: 1 Dollar

• Year: 1959

• Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Company

• Pick Number: P-8a (KNB8b)

• Serial Number: B/48 668962

• Grade: PMG 58 – Choice About Uncirculated

An attractive and historically significant banknote representing the early monetary system of Southeast Asia prior to the introduction of modern national currencies.

Curated by Vayorin – House of Collectors