Mavin Offers PMG-certified World Banknotes Led by Singapore Rarities

Hundreds of rare coins certified by NGC and banknotes certified by PMG are being offered in an upcoming auction presented by Mavin International. Bidding is already underway for Auction 69B Coins and Banknotes, which concludes on October 30, 2026.

Among the top banknotes in this auction is a group of 25 Singapore, Monetary Authority ND (2015) 100 Dollars graded PMG 66 Gem Uncirculated EPQ to PMG 68 Superb Gem Uncirculated EPQ (lot 2075), with an estimate of at least SG24,000 (about $19,000). This group of rare banknotes contains fancy serial numbers, including Serial Number 1, other low serial numbers, solid serial numbers, and an ascending ladder. Each note features a portrait of Yusof Ishak, who was Singapore's first president from 1965 until his death in 1970 at the age of 60.

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Other PMG-certified highlights in the sale include:

• a group of six Singapore, Monetary Authority ND (2004) 10 Dollars, including a Serial Number 8 and a Solid-8 Serial Number, graded PMG 67 Superb Gem Uncirculated EPQ to PMG 70 Gem Uncirculated EPQ★ (lot 2063), with an estimate of at least SG4,800 (about $3,700)
• a Straits Settlements / British Administration 1930 1 Dollar graded PMG 45 Choice Extremely Fine EPQ (lot 2172), with an estimate of at least SG4,000 (about $3,100)
• a US 1963 $5 Federal Reserve Note (Kansas City) with a Ladder Serial Number graded PMG 66 Gem Uncirculated (lot 2182), with an estimate of at least SG3,400 (about $2,700)
• a Federation of Malaya Government $10 Bond graded PMG 68 Superb Gem Uncirculated EPQ (lot 2139), with an estimate of at least SG2,600 (about $2,000)
• a Singapore, Monetary Authority ND (2015) 1,000 Dollars with a Descending Ladder Serial Number graded PMG 67 Superb Gem Uncirculated EPQ (lot 2097), with an estimate of at least SG2,100 (about $1,600)
• a Malaysia, Bank Negara ND (1995) 1,000 Ringgit graded PMG 58 Choice About Uncirculated EPQ (lot 2160), with an estimate of at least SG1,900 (about $1,500)
• a pair of Malaya / British Administration 1941 10 Dollars with Consecutive Serial Numbers, each graded PMG 58 Choice About Uncirculated EPQ (lot 2132), with an estimate of at least SG1,600 (about $1,250)
• a group of three Malaysia, Bank Negara 1 Ringgit notes — ND (1981-83), ND (2000), and ND (2021) — with Solid-6 Serial Numbers graded PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated EPQ to PMG 68 Superb Gem Uncirculated EPQ (lot 2151), with an estimate of at least SG1,600 (about $1,250)

Meanwhile, one of the top NGC highlights is a Straits Settlements 1889 50 Cents graded NGC AU Details - Stained (lot 2367), with an estimate of at least SG6,500 (about $5,100). This 19th century rarity from the Straits Settlements features the crowned bust of Queen Victoria, who reigned for more than six decades from 1837 until her death in 1901, which came to be commonly known as the Victorian era. This particular 1889 issue is also known for its low mintage, making it one of the rarest in the series.

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Other NGC-certified highlights in the sale include:

• a US 1924 Double Eagle graded NGC MS 64 (lot 2387), with an estimate of at least SG6,500 (about $5,100)
• a Straits Settlements 1908H 50 Cents graded NGC MS 62 (lot 2371), with an estimate of at least SG1,600 (about $1,250)
• a Netherlands 1875 10 Gulden graded NGC MS 63 (lot 2336), with an estimate of at least SG1,200 (about $950)
• an Austria (1564-95) Taler graded NGC XF 40 (lot 2242), with an estimate of at least SG1,100 (about $900)
• a China YR29(1903) Chihli Silver Dollar graded NGC UNC Details (lot 2261), with an estimate of at least SG950 (about $750)
• an Italy 1798 Tuscany 10 Paoli graded NGC AU 53 (lot 2313), with an estimate of at least SG850 (about $650)
• a China 1902 Kiangnan Silver Dollar graded NGC XF Details (lot 2269), with an estimate of at least SG750 (about $600)
• a Great Britain 1903/2B Trade Dollar graded NGC MS 61 (lot 2250), with an estimate of at least SG320 (about $250)

Estimates are provided by the auction house. The $ symbol represents US Dollars.