British Malaysia 1 Dollars 1940-Jan-01

Without overprint

© Bank Note Museum generic images

British Malaysia 1 Dollars, 1940 P-4 obverse
British Malaysia 1 Dollars, 1940 P-4 reverse

Information:

Rarity B - Uncommon
Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
1940-Jan-01 Without overprint + - - - - - -
Reference P#4b
Country British Malaysia
Period Malaya - Dollar (1939–1953)
Ruler George VI (1936-1952)
Currency Dollars
Denomination 1 Dollars
Type Circulation banknotes
Year 1940
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 124x64 mm

Obverse:

British Malaysia 1 Dollars, 1940 P-4
Latin

Obverse text

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

Obverse symbol

Green on multicolor underprint. Facing portrait of King George VI at right.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

STRAITS SETTLEMENTS PERAK KEDAH PERLIS PAHANG SELANGOR JOHORE KELANTAN TRENGGANU NEGRI SEMBILAN BRUNEI 1 WATERLOW & SONS LIMITED, LONDON. 1

Reverse symbol

Green print. Names and shields of the Malayan States with denomination below on left and right

Varieties

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
1940-Jan-01 With overprint "Not Legal Tender - Specimen Only - No Value" + - - - - - -
1940-Jan-01 Without overprint - - - - - -