Straits Settlements Rarity Certified by PMG Featured in February Auction

A rare Straits Settlements note certified by Paper Money Guaranty® (PMG®) is among the highlights in Unique Auction 2. Bidding is already underway for the sale, which is being held February 28, 2021.

Straits Settlements 1931-1935 5 Dollars Front Proof graded PMG 65 Gem Uncirculated EPQ Click images to enlarge.

The Straits Settlements ND (1931-1935) 5 Dollars Front Proof graded PMG 65 Gem Uncirculated EPQ shows the kind of currency used in Singapore and other nearby British territories during the 1930s. The Proof has a Specimen Perforation and shows King George V, who ruled from 1910 to 1936. It is estimated between RM60,000 and RM120,000 (about $15,000 - $30,000 USD).

The sale features hundreds of other PMG-certified banknotes, including a wide variety of notes from Southeast Asia. To view the sale, click here.

Other PMG-certified highlights include:

• a Straits Settlements / British Administration 1925 50 Dollars graded PMG 45 Choice Extremely Fine with an estimate of RM50,000 to RM100,000 (about $12,000 to $25,000 USD)
• a group of two Malaya / British Administration 1940 10 Dollars with consecutive serial numbers, graded PMG 55 About Uncirculated EPQ and PMG 58 Choice About Uncirculated EPQ with an estimate of RM50,000 to RM80,000 (about $12,000 to $20,000 USD)
• a Straits Settlements ND (1931-35) 1 Dollar Front Proof graded PMG 66 Gem Uncirculated EPQ with an estimate of RM50,000 to RM80,000 (about $12,000 to $20,000 USD)
• a group of two Straits Settlements / British Administration 1914-1924 1 Dollar notes with consecutive serial numbers, both graded PMG 66 Gem Uncirculated EPQ with estimate of RM50,000 to RM80,000 (about $12,000 to $20,000 USD)
• a Straits Settlements / British Administration 1925-27 100 Dollars graded PMG 30 Very Fine with estimate of RM50,000 to RM80,000 (about $12,000 to $20,000 USD)
• a Straits Settlements 1,000 Dollars Printer’s Design graded PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated NET with estimate of RM50,000 to RM80,000 (about $12,000 to $20,000 USD)
• a Straits Settlements / British Administration 1906 1 Dollar graded PMG 58 Choice About Uncirculated EPQ with estimate of RM40,000 to RM80,000 (about $10,000 to $20,000 USD)

All estimates are provided by the auction house.