The Highlights of Dix Noonan Webb, Auction B26 on 03/10/2016

If you are Malaya notes enthusiast, you shouldn't some highlights of Malaya and British North Borneo Proof  Note Series in Dix Noonan Webb auction in coming 03/10/2016!

Malaysian Banknotes with New Governor’s Signature

Malaysian Banknotes with New Governor’s Signature

Ringgit banknotes bearing the signature of Governor Datuk Muhammad bin Ibrahim will go into circulation in stages from 29 September 2016, beginning with the first batch of RM50 banknotes. These banknotes are identical to the present banknotes series currently in circulation. Banknotes bearing the signature of former Governors are still legal tender and will continue to circulate with the new banknotes.

Bank Negara Malaysia
28 September 2016

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中国藏家愈发重视拍品“源流”

纽约时间9月15日上午，佳士得举行的“古韵天成—临宇山人珍藏(二)”专场拍卖会上，一件万众瞩目的建窑油滴天目盏估价150万至250万美元，最终经过激烈争夺以1030万美元落锤，加上佣金共计1170.3万美元，以当日汇率折合约7807万元人民币，刷新了建窑瓷器的世界拍卖纪录。一个有意思的现象是，在纽约亚洲艺术周的拍卖会上，也出现了不少的宋代瓷器，但总体成交并不理想。在业内人士看来，这件建窑油滴天目盏高价成交的背后，显赫的“源流”，无疑是非常重要的因素。

Sarawak 1900H 50 cents NGC MS63

Sarawak, C. Brooke, Rajah, silver 50 cents, 1900, Heaton mint, Birmingham, milled edge (KM.11), certified and graded by NGC as Mint State 63, with a light even grey toning, the finest graded and exceptionally rare as such, an important coin (£8000-10000)

Opening Bid: 6,400 GBP excluded buyer premium

If you feel interested, kindly visit to St. James auction

Malaya 1945i 10 cents PCGS XF45

KM-4a; Tan-MAC6; Prid-9a; Boon-KN6f (plate coin). EXTREMELY RARE. A seldom seen issue from the closing days of World War II. Struck with the letter "I" below the denomination to denote being minted at one of the Indian Government mints, in this case the mint in Bombay.

Sarawak, J. Brooke, copper keping, 1841, badger NGC XF45BN

Sarawak, J. Brooke, copper keping, 1841, badger l., initials JB(for James Brooke) in centre, SEPT 24 1841 below, rev. Hejira date 1247h (KM.TN1), certified and graded by NGC as Extremely Fine 45 Brown, very rare, This was the first coin issued by Rajah Brooke for his newly established private 'country'. 

Straits Settlements 1883 1/2c NGC AU53BN

Baldwin's Auctions Ltd , Auction 61 (25/08/2016)

COINS. 錢幣, MALAYSIA - STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, 馬來西亞 - 海峽殖民地, Victoria: Bronze ½-Cent, 1883 (Pr 201; KM 8). In NGC holder graded AU53BN, rich chocolate tone.
ex William Barrett Collection

Malaya and British Borneo 1957 50 cents NGC SP64

Stack's Bowers & Ponterio (August 2016 Hong Kong Auction)

MALAYA AND BRITISH BORNEO. 50 Cents, 1957-KN. PCGS SP-64 Secure Holder.
KM-4.1; Mars-C3. RARE. An almost never encountered SPECIMEN striking of the issue, and highly desirable as such. Premium quality for the assigned grade with bright untoned lustrous surfaces. PCGS SP-64 Secure Holder.

Straits Settlements 1877 5 cents NGC AU58

Auctioneer: Baldwin's Auctions Ltd (Auction 61)

Date: 25 August 2016

拥不同模板及研磨边 两枚50仙拍出2千元

这两枚分别在1967及1968年铸造的50仙硬币，因拥有各别模板而珍贵。 

（吉隆坡4日讯）两枚不同模板及无保险边的50仙硬币，“身价”暴涨2000倍，共以2000令吉在拍卖会上 拍案售出！

Straits Settlements 1901 5 cents NGC MS66

Stack's Bowers & Ponterio, August 2016 Hong Kong Auction
Lot number: 60149

Price realized: 1,100 USD + 20% buyer premium

Lot description:

STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. 5 Cents, 1901. NGC MS-66.

KM-10. The single finest graded by two points at NGC. Clear seafoam green and amber toning along with substantial luster. A jewel of a coin and readily identifiable as SUPERB MINT STATE even without magnification. NGC MS-66.

Estimate: $500.00- $700.00

Sarawak 1934H 10 cents SP65

Stack's Bowers & Ponterio (August 2016 Hong Kong Auction)

Lot description:

SARAWAK. 10 Cents, 1934-H. PCGS SP-65 Secure Holder.

Prid-21; KM-16. Clearly a specimen striking, with the denticles fully defined and an expressive portrait revealing all of the facial details. A very elusive type in this highly exalted gem condition. PCGS SP-65 Secure Holder.