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  • Malaya 1 Dollar 1941 banknote featuring King George VI, issued by the Board of Commissioners of Currency Malaya, front and back shown
  • Front of 1941 Malaya 1 Dollar banknote featuring King George VI portrait, serial number N/52 020066, and July 1 1941 date
  • Reverse of 1941 Malaya 1 Dollar banknote with detailed crests of the Malay states and Straits Settlements
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Malaya 1 Dollar 1941 King George VI Banknote

Malaya 1 Dollar 1941 King George VI Banknote

13.000 HUF
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Own a captivating fragment of British Commonwealth and World War II history with this authentic 1941 Malaya 1 Dollar banknote (Pick 11). Issued during the momentous reign of King George VI, this classic colonial paper currency circulated throughout British Malaya just before the historic Japanese occupation of late 1941. Safely preserved in Very Fine (VF) condition, this premium banknote showcases incredibly sharp engraving work and vibrant design elements, making it an absolute must-have center-piece for serious numismatists and WWII military history collectors alike.
📖 History and Significance
This historic currency note represents the twilight era of British administrative governance over the Malay Peninsula before the sudden outbreak of war in the Pacific. Printed in London in mid-1941, this series was thrust into immediate geopolitical chaos. Millions of sister notes from this exact printing series were permanently lost to the depths of the Indian Ocean when transport ships like the SS Automedon and SS Eumanes were actively intercepted and sunk by German raiders.
Following the successful Japanese invasion in December 1941, surviving British banknotes were heavily suppressed, demonetized, and rapidly forced out of circulation to be replaced by Japanese-issued military fiat (infamously known to collectors as "Banana Money"). Because so many examples were intentionally destroyed or hidden away during wartime, authentic surviving pre-war notes are highly sought after.
🎨 Design Details
  • Obverse (Front): Features a magnificent, highly detailed facing portrait of a crowned King George VI on the right side. The background is adorned with crisp blue, orange, and multi-color security underprinting. The official text boldly proclaims the legal tender status for the Straits Settlements and Malay States.
  • Reverse (Back): Showcases a beautifully symmetric blue layout hosting the historical shields and coats of arms representing the various federated and unfederated Malay States, including Perak, Selangor, Johore, Kedah, Perlis, Kelantan, Trengganu, Negri Sembilan, Pahang, and Brunei.
  • Watermark: A distinctive, embedded profile of a Lion's head facing left.
📊 Specifications
  • Country: Malaya (British Malaysia)
  • Issuer: Board of Commissioners of Currency, Malaya
  • Type: Standard circulation banknote
  • Currency: Dollar (1939–1953)
  • Material: Paper
  • Size: 124 mm × 64 mm
⚠️ General Condition Description
Our Very Fine (VF) graded banknotes are authentic, honestly circulated historical pieces. Notes in this grade typically display signs of light-to-moderate handling, multiple vertical and horizontal crisp folds, and localized creasing. The paper remains relatively crisp without major stiffness loss, retaining excellent original color contrasts, bright registration ink, and completely clean margins. There are no large tears, distracting graffiti, or heavy edge damage, ensuring a visually brilliant piece for collection albums.

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CONDITION GUIDE

Gem Uncirculated

A note that is flawless, with the same freshness, crispness and bright color as when first printed. It
must be perfectly centered, with full margins, and free of any marks, blemishes or traces of handling.

About Uncirculated

A bright, crisp note that appears new but upon close examination shows a trace of very light use, such as  a corner fold or faint crease. 'About Uncirculated' is a borderline condition, applied to a note which may not be quite uncirculated, but yet is obviously better than an average Extra Fine note. Such notes command a price only slightly below a new note and are highly desirable.

Extra Fine

A note that shows some faint evidence of circulation, although it will still be bright and retain nearly full crispness. It may have two or three minor folds or creases but no tears or stains and no discolorations.

Very Fine 

A note that has been in circulation, but not actively or for long. It still retains some crispness and is still choice enough in its condition to be altogether desirable. It may show folds or creases, or some light smudges from the hands of a past generation. Sometimes, Very Fine notes are the best available in certain rare issues, and they should accordingly be cherished just as much as uncirculated notes. 

Fine

A fine note shows evidence of much more circulation, has lost its crispness and very fine detail, and creases are more pronounced, although the note is still not seriously soiled or stained.

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