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50 Cents, Malaya, 1941 (Pick 10)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1941

Issuing entity

British Malaya

This 50 Cents note was issued in Malaya, dated 1941. It belongs to the Dollar (1939-1953) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: George VI (1936-1952). It measures 118 × 80 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 10.

Obverse: Violet on orange and blue underprint. Facing portrait of King George VI at left. Portrait varieties. Its lettering reads “50 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY 50 / MALAYA / THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER FOR / FIFTY / CENTS / IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS / AND MALAY STATES / 1st JULY 1941 / [serial no] 50 / [signature] / CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMISSIONERS / THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY LONDON”. Reverse: Violet. Shields of arms of the various Malay States with denomination below left and right. Its lettering reads “TRENGGANU / KEDAH / KELANTAN / STRAITS SETTLEMENTS / JOHORE / PERLIS / BRUNEI / PERAK / PANANG / SELANGOR / NEGRI SEMBILAN / 50 / CENTS”.

The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). 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

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Physical characteristics

Size
118 × 80 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Technical characteristics

Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Currency
Dollar (1939-1953)
Demonetized
Yes

Design

Obverse
Violet on orange and blue underprint. Facing portrait of King George VI at left. Portrait varieties.
Reverse
Violet. Shields of arms of the various Malay States with denomination below left and right.
Obverse lettering
50 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY 50 / MALAYA / THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER FOR / FIFTY / CENTS / IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS / AND MALAY STATES / 1st JULY 1941 / [serial no] 50 / [signature] / CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMISSIONERS / THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY LONDON
Reverse lettering
TRENGGANU / KEDAH / KELANTAN / STRAITS SETTLEMENTS / JOHORE / PERLIS / BRUNEI / PERAK / PANANG / SELANGOR / NEGRI SEMBILAN / 50 / CENTS

Identification

Value
50 Cents
Dates recorded
1941
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 10

Documentation checklist

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

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P10
  • NumistaN# 208693

Research required

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