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50 Dollars, Straits Settlements, 1916–1927 (Pick 12)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1916-1927

Issuing entity

Straits Settlements

This 50 Dollars note was issued in Straits Settlements, with dates recorded from 1916–1927. It belongs to the Dollar (1845-1939) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: George V (1910-1936). It measures 203 × 127 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 12.

Obverse: Portrait of King George V above tiger in centre, denomination of the note at lower left and right Scripts: Chinese, Jawi and Latin. Its lettering reads “THE GOVERNMENT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS / Promises to pay the bearer on demand at Singapore / FIFTY DOLLARS / Local Currency for Valued received / Currency commissioner”. Reverse: Blank. 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
203 × 127 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 (1845-1939)
Demonetized
Yes

Design

Obverse
Portrait of King George V above tiger in centre, denomination of the note at lower left and right Scripts: Chinese, Jawi and Latin
Reverse
Blank.
Obverse lettering
THE GOVERNMENT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS / Promises to pay the bearer on demand at Singapore / FIFTY DOLLARS / Local Currency for Valued received / Currency commissioner

Identification

Value
50 Dollars
Dates recorded
1916-1927
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 12

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
Research required
Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P12
  • NumistaN# 466518

Research required

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