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5 Dollars - George V
| Issuer | Government of the Straits Settlements |
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| Year | 1931-1935 |
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| Currency | Dollar (1845-1939) |
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| Obverse description | Intaglio-printed portrait of King George V in military uniform at right, facing left. Central vignette bears the denomination numeral '5' over a globe underprint, with the legend 'PROMISES TO PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND AT SINGAPORE' and 'LOCAL CURRENCY FOR VALUE RECEIVED' above the date and Currency Commissioner's signature. Chinese, Malay and Tamil script inscriptions run along the lower margin, with the serial number appearing in the upper right and lower left corners. |
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| Protection type | Watermark |
| Protection description | Tiger's head watermark |
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