British North Borneo (Coins)


	The Chartered British North Borneo Company, formed on November 1, 1881, existed as the only administering colonial company of this territory into the 20th century. Its power was dissolved on July 15, 1946. In exercising its rights the company was hampered due to the disastrous consequences of World War II, at which time the Japanese government exerted real rule for the period of 1942-1945. After this period the British military administration took control. To the Crown Colony of British North Borneo, the small island of Labuan was added after the severance of the administrative connection with the Straits Settlements which had existed since the thirties. With the rived name “Sabah”, North Borneo joined the new state of Malaysia as a founding member on September 16, 1963 and together with Sarawak constitutes the territory of East Malaysia.

		Monetary System

			100 Cents = 1 Straits Dollar


	1935 (H) British North Borneo 1 Cent (Cu-Ni) - XF




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	Obverse coat of arms of North Borneo Company, a privileged company protected by charter. Rev. value within circle. Hint of red of steel gray with one darker gray spot reverse. Sharp extra fine detail a plus with just light even wear. *(View image for more detail.)*

Item Number	Price
BNBCN1C935	$7.50


	1953 Malaya & British Borneo 10 Cents (Cu-Ni) - VF




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	Obverse Elizabeth II, head facing to right. Rev. value in circle. Gold and dark gray tone over steel gray with tons of character. Will fill in nicely in most sets. *(View image for more detail.)*

Item Number	Price
BNBCN10C953	$1.50


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