{"product_id":"malaya-and-british-borneo-1-dollar-1953-queen-elizabeth-ii-coronation-banknote","title":"Malaya and British Borneo 1 Dollar 1953 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Banknote","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eStep into mid-century numismatic history with this genuine \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e1953 Malaya and British Borneo 1 Dollar banknote (Pick 1)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Issued to mark a magnificent new Elizabethan era, this iconic legal tender entered circulation in the exact year of \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eQueen Elizabeth II's coronation\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Preserved in exceptional \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eVery Fine (VF) condition\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, this premium vintage banknote is a standout piece for fans of royal memorabilia, British colonial history, and high-end world paper money collections.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"s6NV4e\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003e📖 History and Significance\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eAs 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.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"s6NV4e\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003e🎨 Design Details\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eObverse (Front):\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Anchored by a stunning, crisp portrait of a youthful \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eQueen Elizabeth II\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eReverse (Back):\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Displays a striking, balanced blue layout containing the official \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ecrests and coats of arms\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e of the participating states, representing Singapore, the Federation of Malaya, Sarawak, North Borneo, and Brunei.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eWatermark:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e A highly defined, repeating security pattern featuring a classic sailpowered \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eMalay fishing vessel (prow)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"s6NV4e\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003e📊 Specifications\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCountry:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Malaya and British Borneo\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eIssuer:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Board of Commissioners of Currency, Malaya and British Borneo\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eType:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard circulation banknote\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCurrency:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Dollar (1953–1967)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eSize:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 122 mm × 63 mm\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"s6NV4e\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003e⚠️ General Condition Description\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eOur \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eVery Fine (VF)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. 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