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1 Dollar, Malaya, 1940 (Pick 4)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1940

Issuing entity

British Malaya

This 1 Dollar note was issued in Malaya, dated 1940. It belongs to the Dollar (1939-1953) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: George VI (1936-1952). It measures 124 × 64 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 4.

Obverse: Green on multicolor underprint. Facing portrait of King George VI at right. Its lettering reads “BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY / MALAYA / THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER FOR / ONE DOLLAR / IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS AND MALAYA STATES / 1 / 1 January 1940 / Signature and serial number / CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMISSIONERS / WATERLOW & SONS LIMITED, LONDON”. Reverse: Green print. Names and shields of the Malayan States with denomination below on left and right. Its lettering reads “STRAITS SETTLEMENTS / PERAK KEDAH PERLIS / PAHANG SELANGOR JOHORE / KELANTAN TRENGGANU / NEGRI SEMBILAN BRUNEI / 1 / WATERLOW & SONS LIMITED, LONDON. / 1”.

The note was printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, United Kingdom (1810-1961). Watermark: Tiger's head. Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Historical context

There are 2 variants of this note, p#4b being legal tender, while p#4a was not. P#4a has specimen printed on the obverse side

Physical characteristics

Size
124 × 64 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Tiger's head

Technical characteristics

Printer
Waterlow & Sons Limited, United Kingdom (1810-1961)
Currency
Dollar (1939-1953)
Demonetized
Yes

Design

Obverse
Green on multicolor underprint. Facing portrait of King George VI at right.
Reverse
Green print. Names and shields of the Malayan States with denomination below on left and right
Obverse lettering
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY / MALAYA / THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER FOR / ONE DOLLAR / IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS AND MALAYA STATES / 1 / 1 January 1940 / Signature and serial number / CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMISSIONERS / WATERLOW & SONS LIMITED, LONDON
Reverse lettering
STRAITS SETTLEMENTS / PERAK KEDAH PERLIS / PAHANG SELANGOR JOHORE / KELANTAN TRENGGANU / NEGRI SEMBILAN BRUNEI / 1 / WATERLOW & SONS LIMITED, LONDON. / 1

Identification

Value
1 Dollar
Dates recorded
1940
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 4

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
Research required
Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
Research required
Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

Recorded means a field is present, not independently verified. Read its wording, supporting source and the entry’s confidence level.

Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P4
  • NumistaN# 466402

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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