Northern Borneo Banknotes Catalog

Valuable and popular banknotes

The most valuable Northern Borneo banknotes sought after by collectors are the following:

Historical information

The history of banknotes in North Borneo is fascinating and reflects the political and economic changes in the region. From its earliest issues to today's banknotes, the notafilia of this territory has undergone several transformations over time.

Old banknotes from North Borneo

The first North Borneo banknotes were issued by the British North Borneo Company in 1886. These banknotes, denominated in dollars, featured elaborate designs with local motifs and portraits of British royalty. During the Japanese occupation in World War II, occupation bills were issued, which were replaced after liberation by new issues by the British colonial government.

Current banknotes in circulation

Today, North Borneo is part of Malaysia, and the banknotes in circulation are Malaysian ringgit. These modern banknotes feature advanced security features and designs that reflect Malaysia's cultural and natural diversity. An important milestone in recent notafilia was the introduction of polymer banknotes in 2012, starting with the 5 ringgit denomination, which marked a significant advance in currency durability and security.

Northern Borneo is a country that does not exist.This country is currently part of the old banknotes of Indonesia.