The Frank Goon Reference Collection of British Malayan Banknotes

Board of Commissioners of Currency Sarawak, Brunei and North Borneo, obverse and reverse Bradbury Wilkinson photographs showing designs for a proposed issue of $1, 21 March 1958, serial number A/1 123456, monochrome, Annigoni portrait of Elizabeth II at right, value in field, reverse showing the arms of Sarawak, Brunei and North Borneo, building and indigenous man at centre, both in PMG holders 64, choice uncirculated, unique and absolutely remarkable in their historical significance (2 photos)
BNB unlisted, Pick unlisted, KNB unlisted S$2,000-S$2,600

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This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Frank Goon Reference Collection of British Malayan Banknotes.

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A fascinating piece of currency history. The Federation of Malaya achieved Independence on 31 August 1957; presumably, Bradbury Wilkinson were told of the possibility of a separate union comprising Borneo, Brunei and Sarawak, hence the existence of these photographs from their archives.