10 ringgit 1967 specimen

Common. Despite being a specimen note, this Pick P-3s variety is common in the secondary market. eBay transaction data shows wide price variation ($4.95 to $304.00 USD) but predominantly under $100, with multiple listings consistently in the $20–$65 range, indicating healthy supply and routine collector availability. Specimen notes from major security printers like Bradbury Wilkinson were often produced in substantial quantities for distribution to banks and government institutions, making them accessible to modern collectors despite their historical significance.

This 1967 issue represents the early monetary period of Brunei following its transition toward greater autonomy (full independence would come in 1984). The prominent depiction of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin III, who reigned during this transformative period, reflects the sultanate's cultural and political identity. The reverse features the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan, an architectural symbol of Islamic heritage and national pride central to Brunei's identity.

The obverse features a formal three-quarter portrait of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin III positioned on the right side, depicted in full military dress uniform with cap, serving as both the primary portrait and watermark element. The center contains an ornate geometric emblem with interlocking purple and gold patterns, flanked by decorative floral rosette designs in the corners and elaborate ornamental borders. The reverse showcases a detailed engraved architectural rendering of the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque (also known as the Masjid Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah), with its distinctive tall minaret, multiple domed structures, and cupolas rendered in fine-line engraving. Circular spiral-patterned emblems occupy the top corners, while the national coat of arms appears in the bottom right corner, all set against intricate background patterns.

Front side: 'KERAJAAN BRUNEI' (Kingdom of Brunei), 'GOVERNMENT OF BRUNEI' (English parallel), 'SA-PULOH' (Ten in Malay), 'SPECIMEN' (English overprint), 'DOLLARS' (denomination), 'KELUARAN 1967' (Issue 1967), 'SERIES' and 'SULTAN' designations, with specimen serial numbers 'A/1 000000' and 'A 000000'. Back side: 'كراجان برونى' (Kingdom of Brunei in Arabic/Jawi script), 'GOVERNMENT OF BRUNEI' (English), 'SPECIMEN' (overprint), and denomination '10'.

Intaglio engraving (fine-line steel engraving) executed by Bradbury Wilkinson & Co., Ltd. (BWC) of New Malden, England, one of the world's premier security printers of the era. The technique is evident from the crisp, detailed line work visible throughout both sides, the dimensional quality of the engraved portraits and architectural details, and the precision of the ornamental border patterns. The multicolored printing appears to have been accomplished through multiple passes of the engraved plates.

This is cataloged as Pick P-3s — the 's' suffix definitively identifies it as a specimen issue. The visual analysis confirms specimen characteristics: diagonal 'SPECIMEN' overprint, all-zero serial numbering (A/1 000000 and A 000000), and the absence of any commercial circulation features. The printer is confirmed as Bradbury Wilkinson (BWC). This note belongs to the PMG-cataloged P-3 base Pick number, which has 19 documented variants including P-3a (standard issue, BWC), P-3cts (specimen currency tester), and P-3s (specimen), all printed by BWC.