1935 Straits Settlements / British Administration $1 - King George V - PMG 25 Very Fine

A Cornerstone of Malayan Banking History

Own a genuine piece of Southeast Asian history with this authentic 1935 One Dollar note. Issued by the Government of the Straits Settlements, this note circulated in the key trading hubs of Singapore, Penang, and Melaka during the final years of the King George V era. It is highly prized for its intricate Bradbury Wilkinson engraving and vibrant multi-colored security underprint.

Historic & Design Highlights:

• Obverse (Front): Features a sharp, detailed portrait of King George V (1865–1936) in military uniform on the right. The center displays a radiating sunburst guilloche with the date 1st January 1935. Text is elegantly presented in English, Chinese, and Jawi (Arabic-script Malay).

• Reverse (Back): Showcases the iconic Malayan Tiger prowling through the jungle, a motif that would define the region's currency for decades. To the left is a medallion featuring the profile of Britannia, symbolizing British maritime and administrative power.

• Printer: Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd., New Malden, Surrey, England.

• Signatory: Hand-signed in the plate by the Currency Commissioners.

Item Details:

• Issuer: Government of the Straits Settlements.

• Denomination: One Dollar ($1).

• Date: 1st January 1935.

• Pick Number: P-16b (KNB20e).

• Serial Number: L/46 09713.

• Grading: PMG 25 Very Fine.

Collector's Perspective: The 1935 $1 note is a vital "type" note for any world currency collection. Unlike the higher denominations, these single dollars were the workhorses of the colonial economy, making high-grade survivors relatively scarce. A PMG 25 grade ensures the note retains original paper body, crisp printing, and clear, bold serial numbers, representing a solid "collector grade" example of this 90-year-old classic.