The Frank Goon Reference Collection of British Malayan Banknotes - Part One

Foreword

Singapore has always been a personal favourite destination of mine - somewhere I term a magical place to visit. I conducted my first auction there at the New Otani Hotel (presumably not so new any more). I have met such great people in Singapore, many of whom I have been dealing with now for several decades.

First amongst them is Frank, whom I met a full three decades ago in 1993. Frank has been an integral part of my love for Singapore and over the course of my almost annual auctions and visits I hope that I have played an important role in helping him build his collection. I know I have used the expression before but I make no apology for using it again - Frank is the definition of a true gentleman collector. I cannot remember Frank ever quibbling a price and his generosity hosting me and colleagues was always freely given and much enjoyed. Now with these wonderful auctions of his own collection, the wheel has turned full circle. I am sure there is an element of regret in parting with his collection, but I trust that the final process will be as enjoyable as the time spent creating ‘The Frank Goon Reference Collection of the Banknotes of British...