Malaysia
2001 - Malaysia PIC 41b 5 Ringgit banknote UNC
Malaysia 5 Ringgit banknote associated with 2001, catalogued as Pick P41b. This UNC example belongs ..
2012 - Malaysia PIC 51 1 Ringgit banknote UNC
This individual banknote from Malaysia is a 1 Ringgit denomination, associated with 2012 in the supp..
Frequently asked questions
What periods and denominations are represented in the Malaysia banknote catalog?
This Malaysia category covers notes from several periods. The catalog includes Japanese occupation issues dated 1942 to 1945, post-war notes dated from 1972/6 through 1981, and later issues dated 1996/9, 1999, 2001 and 2012. Denominations represented include 5 cents, 50 cents, 1, 2, 5, 10, 100 and 1,000 dollars or ringgit, according to the individual catalog records. This selection describes the shop’s catalog, not every Malaysian banknote issue.
Which Pick references can be found among the Malaysia banknotes?
The catalog includes standard Pick references such as P7, P13b, P40a, P41b, P42c and P51 for ringgit-denominated notes. Japanese occupation issues are identified with references beginning with “M”, including M2a, M4b, M5c, M7c, M8c and M10b. The letter suffixes are useful when distinguishing cataloged variants, so collectors should compare the complete reference rather than relying only on the denomination or year.
How can I identify a Malaysia banknote listed in this category?
Begin by checking the denomination, date or date range, and the complete Pick reference shown in the product title. For example, the catalog distinguishes the 1 ringgit notes P7, P13b and P51, while the 1942 Japanese occupation issues use M-series references. These details provide a more precise identification than denomination alone. Where a title includes “UNC”, that description belongs to the corresponding catalog listing.
Why should collectors compare the reference and date when selecting a Malaysia note?
The catalog contains several notes with the same denomination but different dates and Pick references. The 1 ringgit group includes P7, P13b and P51, representing different catalog records and periods. The Japanese occupation group also contains several denominations and variant references, including M2a, M4b, M5c and others. Comparing the full reference, denomination and date helps avoid confusing related notes.
What should I know about the images and serial numbers before buying a Malaysia banknote?
Several Malaysia listings state that the images are for reference and that the serial or banknote number shown may not be the number on the note supplied. One catalog record states that the banknote corresponds with the image. Buyers should therefore read the individual product description carefully, especially if matching a specific serial number or image detail is important, and use the title’s denomination, date and Pick reference for identification.
What is notable about the Japanese occupation group in this Malaysia catalog?
A notable pattern is the wide denomination range within the Japanese occupation group. The catalog includes 5 cent, 50 cent, 1 dollar, 10 dollars, 100 dollars and 1,000 dollars notes, with Pick references M2a, M4b, M5c, M7c, M8c and M10b. The listed dates run from 1942 to 1945, although the 10-dollar entry is dated 1942/4, showing that the group includes multiple dated catalog records.


