• Malaya and British Borneo 1 Dollar 1953 banknote featuring Queen Elizabeth II, issued by the Board of Commissioners of Currency, front and back shown
  • Front of 1953 Malaya and British Borneo 1 Dollar banknote featuring Queen Elizabeth II portrait, serial number A/27 979640, and 21st March 1953 date
  • Reverse of 1953 Malaya and British Borneo 1 Dollar banknote featuring detailed emblems of Malaya, Singapore, Sarawak, North Borneo, Brunei, and the Malay states
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Malaya and British Borneo 1 Dollar 1953 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Banknote

Malaya and British Borneo 1 Dollar 1953 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Banknote

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Step into mid-century numismatic history with this genuine 1953 Malaya and British Borneo 1 Dollar banknote (Pick 1). Issued to mark a magnificent new Elizabethan era, this iconic legal tender entered circulation in the exact year of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation. Preserved in exceptional Very Fine (VF) condition, this premium vintage banknote is a standout piece for fans of royal memorabilia, British colonial history, and high-end world paper money collections.
📖 History and Significance
The year 1953 brought tectonic changes to the British Commonwealth, celebrated globally through the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. To reflect this historic transition, the Board of Commissioners of Currency reorganized and issued this completely fresh, unified series for the combined territories of Malaya, North Borneo, Sarawak, Brunei, and Singapore.
As the very first issue (Pick 1) of this short-lived joint monetary union, this 1 Dollar note features the young Queen's earliest legal tender portrait. It serves as a vital economic link to the pre-independence era of Southeast Asia, making it a critical foundation stone for regional type-set collectors.
🎨 Design Details
  • Obverse (Front): Anchored by a stunning, crisp portrait of a youthful Queen Elizabeth II on the right wearing a classic diamond diadem. The note utilizes a commanding blue and multi-colored security guilloche pattern, accented by the prominent signature of the financial chairman.
  • Reverse (Back): Displays a striking, balanced blue layout containing the official crests and coats of arms of the participating states, representing Singapore, the Federation of Malaya, Sarawak, North Borneo, and Brunei.
  • Watermark: A highly defined, repeating security pattern featuring a classic sailpowered Malay fishing vessel (prow).
📊 Specifications
  • Country: Malaya and British Borneo
  • Issuer: Board of Commissioners of Currency, Malaya and British Borneo
  • Type: Standard circulation banknote
  • Currency: Dollar (1953–1967)
  • Material: Paper
  • Size: 122 mm × 63 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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