Singapore, obverse and reverse archival printers’ models on board for a proposed issue of the first currency for Singapore, denominated 50 Ringgit, serial number A000000, blue and mauve, Teo Choo Hong orchid at centre, ‘signature’ for the Governor (changed to Minister of Finance on the subsequent 1967 series), LIMA PULOH RINGGIT in text at low left, reverse blue, Clifford Pier and the Fullerton Hotel left centre, both in PMG holders 63, choice uncirculated, unique and important, this model very close to the Singapore series of 1967 (2 essays)
BNB unlisted, Pick unlisted, KNB 3ES S$24,000-S$30,000

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

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This lot will be offered first as part of lot 230. If lot 230 is sold, lots 231-234 will not be offered individually.