1953 Malaya & British Borneo • British Administration

10 Dollars | Pick #3a | KNB3a | PMG 35 Choice Very Fine

Key Note Highlights:

Certified PMG 35 Choice Very Fine with rich color contrast and original paper body.
Iconic coronation-period portrait of young Queen Elizabeth II.
Features the historic reverse circle of 16 Southeast Asian colonial state crests.

Detailed Visual & Design Breakdown

🔍 Obverse (Front) Design:

Intricately printed in crimson intaglio over a vivid multi-colored radial sunburst pattern. At right is the young portrait of Queen Elizabeth II in formal gown and tiara. Across the top banner: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY MALAYA AND BRITISH BORNEO. The left side features a bold numeral 10 over the signature of Chairman W.C. Taylor, dated 21ST MARCH 1953. Multi-lingual legal tender text in English and Jawi. Dual black serial numbers A/41 732837.

🔍 Reverse (Back) Design:

Executed in deep crimson red, displaying the intricate heraldic circle of 16 regional coats of arms including Singapore, Federation of Malaya, Sarawak, North Borneo, Brunei, Perak, Kedah, Perlis, Trengganu, Pahang, Malacca, Penang, Negri Sembilan, Kelantan, and Johore surrounding the watermark field. Denomination 10 in upper corners and Jawi denomination panels at base.

Banknote Specifications

Issuing Authority	Board of Commissioners of Currency Malaya and British Borneo
Date of Issue	21st March 1953
Denomination	10 Dollars / Sepuluh Ringgit
Catalog References	Pick #3a \| KNB3a
Prefix / Serial Number	A/41 732837
Signatory	W.C. Taylor
Printer	Waterlow & Sons Limited, London
Grading Service	PMG (Paper Money Guaranty)
Grade	35 Choice Very Fine
Certification Number	2277940-031

The banknote pictured is the exact certified piece you will receive. Authenticity and grade are independently guaranteed by PMG.