Singapore, obverse and reverse archival printers’ models on board for a proposed issue of the first currency for Singapore, denominated 5 Ringgit, May 1966, serial number A000000, green and lilac, Vanda TMA orchid at centre, arms of Singapore at low right, LIMA RINGGIT in text at low left, ‘signature’ twice below for the Minister of Finance and the Governor (the issued notes of the first series in 1967 have only one signature for the Minister of Finance), reverse green, the National Theatre at left centre, in PMG holders 64, choice uncirculated and 65 EPQ gem uncirculated, unique and a vital part of Singaporean history (2 essay)
BNB unlisted, Pick unlisted, KNB 2ES S$20,000-S$26,000

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.