PMG-graded Malaysian Banknote with Serial Number 1 Stars in Trigometric Sale

Posted on 3/16/2021

The fancy serial number on the commemorative Malaysian banknote makes it the top lot in the March auction.

One of the most respected numismatic firms in Malaysia, Trigometric has announced its latest auction of world coins and banknotes, divided into two sessions. Session 1 features dozens of coins graded by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) and banknotes graded by Paper Money Guaranty® (PMG®). Session 2 highlights rare Malaysian banknotes graded by PMG. Bidding is already underway for the sessions on March 27-28 (Malaysian time).

PMG-graded banknotes are the top lots in both sessions, but a Malaysia, Bank Negara 2007 50 Ringgit graded PMG 66 Gem Uncirculated EPQ with Serial Number 1 (lot 837) has the highest estimate in the entire auction series. Only 20,000 of these notes were issued, and the low serial number makes this note particularly desirable. Featured in Session 2, it has an estimate of RM200,000 to RM300,000 (about $48,500 to $72,700 USD).

Malaysia, Bank Negara 2007 50 Ringgit Serial Number 1 graded PMG 66 Gem Uncirculated EPQ
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The lot to watch in Session 1 is a Malaya / British Administration 1940 Dollar Specimen graded PMG 55 About Uncirculated NET (lot 397), with an estimate of RM80,000 to RM100,000 (about $19,000 to $24,000).

Malaya / British Administration 1940 1 Dollar Specimen graded PMG 55 About Uncirculated Net
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PMG-certified and NGC-certified highlights in Session 1 include:

  • a China, Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China ND (1917) 25 Dollars graded PMG 63 Choice Uncirculated (lot 272), with an estimate of RM70,000 to RM90,000 ($17,000 to $21,800)
  • a Straits Settlements ND (1931-35) Dollar “Back Proof” graded PMG 65 Choice Uncirculated EPQ (lot 364), with an estimate of RM 60,000 to RM75,000 ($14,500 to $18,000)
  • a China, Deutsch-Asiatische Bank 1907 25 Dollar Specimen with Serial Number 00000 graded PMG 40 Extremely Fine (lot 271), with an estimate of RM60,000 to RM65,000 (about $14,500 to $15,700)
  • a Straits Settlements / British Administration ND (1917) 25 Cents graded PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated EPQ (lot 354), with an estimate of RM40,000 to RM70,000 (about $9,000 to $17,000)
  • a Straits Settlements / British Administration 1930 10 Dollars graded PMG 35 Choice Very Fine Net (lot 363), with an estimate of RM48,000 to RM60,000 (about $11,600 to $14,500)
  • a Singapore, Board of Commissioners of Currency D (1980) 10,000 Dollars graded PMG 58 Choice About Uncirculated (lot 540), with an estimate of RM44,000 to RM60,000 (about $10,600 to $14,500)
  • a Straits Settlements / British Administration 1898-1900 5 Dollars graded PMG 12 Fine (lot 345), with an estimate of RM30,000 to RM60,000 (about $7,200 to $14,500)
  • a British North Borneo / British Administration 1900-10 50 Cents graded PMG 15 Choice Fine (lot 330), with an estimate of RM40,000 to RM50,000 (about $9,700 to $12,100)
  • a Malaya / British Administration 1942 (ND 1945) 50 Dollars graded PMG 40 Extremely Fine (lot 444), with an estimate of RM40,000 to RM50,000 (about $9,700 to $12,100)
  • a British North Borneo / British Administration 1902-26 5 Dollars graded PMG 35 Choice Very Fine (lot 332), with an estimate of RM35,000 to RM50,000 (about $8,500 to $12,100)
  • a British North Borneo / British Administration 1927 10 Dollars graded PMG 30 Very Fine Net (lot 333), with an estimate of RM35,000 to RM50,000 (about $8,500 to $12,100)
  • a China, Netherlands Trading Society 1922 50 Dollars Specimen graded PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated (lot 274), with an estimate of RM30,000 to RM50,000 (about $7,200 to $12,100)
  • a Straits Settlements / British Administration ND (1917) 25 Cents graded 53 About Uncirculated (lot 353), with an estimate of RM30,000 to RM50,000 (about $7,200 to $12,100)
  • a British North Borneo / British Administration 1916 50 Cents graded PMG 15 Choice Fine (lot 331), with an estimate of RM30,000 to RM40,000 (about $7,200 to $9,700)
  • a Malaya / British Borneo 1959 1 Dollar Specimen graded PMG 62 Uncirculated (lot 483), with an estimate of RM30,000 to RM40,000 (about $7,200 to $9,700)
  • a Sarawak, Government of Sarawak 1938 5 Dollars graded PMG 45 Choice Extremely Fine (lot 339), with an estimate of RM30,000 to RM40,000 (about $7,200 to $9,700)
  • a Sarawak, Government of Sarawak 1938 5 Dollars graded PMG 63 Choice Uncirculated (lot 341), with an estimate of RM30,000 to RM40,000 (about $7,200 to $9,700)
  • a Sarawak, Government of Sarawak 1929 10 Dollars graded PMG 30 Very Fine (lot 343), with an estimate of RM25,000 to RM40,000 (about $6,000 to $9,700)
  • a Straits Settlements / British Administration 1931-34 5 Dollars graded PMG 45 Choice Extremely Fine (lot 379), with an estimate of RM28,000 to RM35,000 (about $6,800 to $8,500)
  • a Sarawak, Government of Sarawak 1938 5 Dollars graded PMG 35 Choice Very Fine EPQ (lot 340), with an estimate of RM25,000 to RM35,000 (about $6,000 to $8,500)
  • a Straits Settlements / British Administration 1931-34 10 Dollars graded PMG 30 Very Fine (lot 386), with an estimate of RM22,000 to RM35,000 (about $5,300 to $8,500)
  • an Indonesia 1974 Conservation Series 100,000 Rupiah graded NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo (lot 32), with an estimate of RM24,000 to RM32,000 (about $5,800 to $7,700)
  • a Sarawak, Government of Sarawak 1935 1 Dollar graded PMG 66 Gem Uncirculated EPQ (lot 338), with an estimate of RM20,000 to RM30,000 (about $4,800 to $7,200)
  • a Straits Settlements / British Administration 1906 1 Dollar graded PMG 35 Choice Very Fine (lot 346), with an estimate of RM20,000 to RM30,000 (about $4,800 to $7,200)
  • a Sarawak, Government of Sarawak 1929 10 Dollars graded PMG 25 Very Fine (lot 342), with an estimate of RM15,000 to RM30,0000 (about $3,600 to $7,200)
  • a China, Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China ND; 1917-29 100 Dollars graded PMG 63 Choice Uncirculated (lot 273), with an estimate of RM16,000 to RM30,000 (about $3,800 to $7,200)
  • a Singapore ND (1967-75) 1,000 Dollars Specimen graded PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated Net (lot 539), with an estimate of RM20,000 to RM25,000 (about $4,800 to $6,000)
  • Uncirculated EPQ (lot 263), with an estimate of RM18,000 to RM25,000 (about $4,300 to $6,000)
  • a Sarawak, Government of Sarawak 1937 10 Dollars graded PMG 30 Very Fine (lot 344), with an estimate of RM10,000 to RM25,000 (about $2,400 to $6,000)
  • a Hong Kong, Chartered Bank 1982 1,000 Dollars graded PMG 65 Gem Uncirculated EPD (lot 263), with an estimate of RM18,000 to RM25,000 (about $4,300 to $6,000)
  • a Straits Settlements / British Administration 1925-29 1 Dollar graded PMG 55 About Uncirculated EPQ (lot 362), with an estimate of RM20,000 to RM23,000 (about $4,800 to $5,600)
  • a Straits Settlements / British Administration 1931-34 5 Dollars graded PMG 25 Very Fine (lot 381), with an estimate of RM20,000 to RM23,000 (about $4,800 to $5,600)
  • a Straits Settlements / British Administration 1931-34 5 Dollars graded PMG 20 Very Fine (lot 380), with an estimate of RM16,000 to RM20,000 (about $3,800 to $4,800)
  • a British North Borneo / British Administration 1913 50 Cents graded PMG 6 Good (lot 328), with an estimate of RM12,000 to RM20,000 (about $2,900 to $4,800)
  • a British North Borneo / British Administration 1900-07 25 Cents graded PMG 12 Fine (lot 327), with an estimate of RM12,000 to RM18,000 (about $2,900 to $4,300)
  • a Straits Settlements / British Administration 1925-29 1 Dollar graded PMG 50 About Uncirculated (lot 361), with an estimate of RM13,000 to RM15,000 (about $3,100 to $3,600)
  • a Sarawak, Government of Sarawak 1940 10 Cents graded PMG 66 Gem Uncirculated EPQ (lot 334), with an estimate of RM12,000 to RM15,000 (about $2,900 to $3,600)
  • a Hong Kong, Chartered Bank 1977 500 Dollars graded PMG 66 Gem Uncirculated EPQ (lot 262), with an estimate of RM10,000 to RM15,000 (about $2,400 to $3,600)
  • a Malaysia 1967 50 Cent graded NGC MS 65 (lot 185), with an estimate of RM10,000 to RM13,000 (about $2,400 to $3,100)
  • a Straits Settlements / British Administration ND (1917) 25 Cents graded PMG 50 About Uncirculated (lot 352), with an estimate of RM10,000 to RM12,000 (about $2,400 to $2,900)
  • a Straits Settlements / British Administration 1935 1 Dollar graded PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated EPQ (lot 378), with an estimate of RM9,500 to RM12,000 (about $2,300 to $2,900)
  • a Malaysia 1967 Proof Set: 1 Cent graded NGC PF 66 Ultra Cameo RD, 5 Cent graded NGC PF 66 Ultra Cameo, 10 Cent graded NGC PF 66 Ultra Cameo, 20 Cent graded NGC PF 67 Ultra Cameo and 50 Cent graded NGC PF 65 Ultra Cameo (lot 198), with an estimate of RM5,000 to RM12,000 (about $1,200 to $2,900)
  • a Malaysia 1971 Ringgit graded NGC PF 64 (lot 199), with an estimate of RM7,000 to RM10,000 (about $1,700 to $2,400)
  • a group of two China / People’s Republic 1953 1 Yüan graded PMG 67 Superb Gem Uncirculated EPQ (lot 287), with an estimate of RM6,000 to RM8,000 (about $1,400 to $1,900)
  • a Macau, Banco Nacional Ultramarino 1958 10 Patacas graded PMG 66 Gem Uncirculated EPQ (lot 313), with an estimate of RM5,000 to RM8,000 (about $1,200 to $1,900)
  • a Malaysia 1969 50 Cent graded NGC MS 66 (lot 186), with an estimate of RM2,600 to RM3,500 (about $630 to $850)
  • a British North Borne Pre-1924 Dollar Labuk Copper graded NGC PF 63 BN (lot 69), with an estimate of RM2,000 to RM 3,000 (about $480 to $730)
  • a Great Britain 1902B Trade Dollar graded NGC MS 63 (lot 138), with an estimate of RM1,500 to RM3,000 (about $360 to $730)
  • a Great Britain 1911B Trade Dollar graded NGC MS 63 (lot 140), with an estimate of RM1,500 to RM3,000 (about $360 to $730)
  • a group of two Malaysia 1976 Conservation Series Ringgits: a 25 Ringgit graded NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo and a 15 Ringgit graded NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo (lot 200), with an estimate of RM1,500 to RM3,000 (about $360 to $730)
  • a Malaya 1956 50 Cent graded NGC MS 64 (lot 153), with an estimate of RM1,600 to RM2,400 (about $390 to $580)
  • a British North Borneo Pre-1924 20C Labuk Copper graded NGC PF 64 BN (lot 68), with an estimate of RM1,600 to RM2,200 (about $390 to $530)
  • a Malaysia 1976 Conservation Series 15 Ringgit graded NGC MS 69 (lot 233), with an estimate of RM200 to RM 500 (about $50 to $120)

Other PMG-certified highlights in Session 2 include:

  • a group of two Malaysia, Bank Negara ND (1983-84) 100 Ringgit, a Solid 9’s graded PMG 66 Gem Uncirculated EPQ and a 10 Million Serial Number graded PMG 65 Gem Uncirculated EPQ (lot 825), with an estimate of RM150,000 to RM200,000 (about $36,300 to $48,500)
  • a Malaysia, Bank Negara ND (1976-81) 1,000 Ringgit graded PMG 66 Gem Uncirculated EPQ (lot 974), with an estimate of RM90,000 to RM160,000 (about $21,800 to $38,700)
  • a Malaysia, Bank Negara ND (1967) 50 Ringgit Replacement/Star graded PMG 65 Gem Uncirculated EPQ (lot 906), with an estimate of RM56,000 to RM70,000 (about $13,500 to $17,000)
  • a Malaysia, Bank Negara ND (1967-72) 1,000 Ringgit graded PMG 40 Extremely Fine (lot 910), with an estimate of RM48,000 to RM70,000 (about $11,600 to $17,000)
  • a Malaysia, Bank Negara ND (1972-76) 1,000 Ringgit graded PMG 40 Extremely Fine (lot 939), with an estimate of RM44,000 to RM60,000 (about $10,600 to $14,500)
  • a group of three Malaysia, Bank Negara Match Number Ringgit: 1 Ringgit ND (1981-83) graded PMG 65 Gem Uncirculated EPQ, 5 Ringgit ND (1983-84) graded PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ and 10 Ringgit ND (1981-83) graded PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated (lot 1017), with an estimate of RM35,000 to RM60,000 (about $8,500 to $14,500)
  • a Malaysia, Bank Negara ND (1976-81) 50 Ringgit graded PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated (lot 810), with an estimate of RM40,000 to RM50,000 (about $9,700 to $12,100)
  • a group of two Malaysia, Bank Negara ND (2001) 100 Ringgit with Serial Number 1 and Serial Number 2 graded PMG 65 Gem Uncirculated EPQ (lot 838), with an estimate of RM30,000 to RM40,000 (about $7,200 to $9,700)
  • a group of two Malaysia, Bank Negara ND (1976) 100 Ringgit graded PMG 65 Gem Uncirculated EPQ (lot 936), with an estimate of RM28,000 to RM35,000 (about $6,800 to $8,500)
  • a Malaysia, Bank Negara ND (1983-84) 100 Ringgit graded PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated (lot 824), with an estimate of RM25,000 to RM30,000 (about $6,000 to $7,200)
  • a Malaysia, Bank Negara ND (1987) 1,000 Ringgit graded PMG 66 Gem Uncirculated EPQ (lot 1176), with an estimate of RM25,000 to RM30,000 (about $6,000 to $7,200)
  • a Malaysia, Bank Negara ND (1983-840 1,000 Ringgit graded PMG 66 Gem Uncirculated EPQ (lot 1092), with an estimate of RM23,000 to RM30,000 (about $5,600 to $7,200)
  • a Malaysia, Bank Negara ND (1995) 1,000 Ringgit graded PMG 67 Superb Gem Uncirculated EPQ (lot 1229), with an estimate of RM25,000 to RM28,000 (about $6,000 to $6,800)
  • a Malaysia, Bank Negara ND (1992) 100 Ringgit with Solid #5s graded PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated (lot 826), with an estimate of RM15,000 to RM25,000 (about $3,600 to $6,000)
  • a Malaysia, Bank Negara ND (1995) 10 Ringgit graded PMG 66 Gem Uncirculated EPQ (lot 843), with an estimate of RM15,000 to RM20,000 (about $3,600 to $4,800)
  • a Malaysia, Bank Negara ND (1982-84) 500 Ringgit graded PMG 67 Superb Gem Uncirculated EPQ (lot 1088), with an estimate of RM12,000 to RM18,000 (about $2,900 to $4,300)
  • a Malaysia, Bank Negara ND (1982-84) 20 Ringgit graded PMG 67 Superb Gem Uncirculated (lot 833), with an estimate of RM10,000 to RM12,000 (about $2,400 to ($2,900)
  • a Malaysia, Bank Negara ND (1999-2000) 1 Ringgit PMG 67 Superb Gem Uncirculated EPQ (lot 1294), with an estimate of RM6,000 to RM12,000 (about $1,400 to $2,900)

All estimates are provided by the auction house.

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