5 dollars 1967

Common. This note represents a regular issue with substantial print runs from the 1967-1972 circulation series. eBay market data shows consistent sales in the VF grade ranging from approximately $6 to $39, with a 2019 catalog value of $75 for VF condition. The wide range of selling prices and frequency of listings indicate healthy supply in the collector market. No known print run restrictions, recall, or short-lived issuing circumstances that would elevate rarity.

Issued in 1967 following Singapore's separation from Malaysia and independence, this note reflects the nation's identity through carefully chosen national symbols—the Vanda Miss Joaquim orchid as the national flower and the coat of arms featuring the crescent moon, star, and lions representing sovereignty and unity. The detailed Singapore River harbor scene on the reverse commemorates the port's critical role in establishing Singapore as a major maritime and trading hub during the colonial and early independence periods, connecting the note to the country's mercantile heritage.

The obverse features the national coat of arms of Singapore positioned at the upper right, displaying the crescent moon and five-pointed star above a shield flanked by a lion and tiger, representing national sovereignty and unity. The dominant central motif is the Vanda Miss Joaquim orchid rendered in pink, Singapore's national flower adopted in 1957, symbolizing the nation's natural heritage and beauty. The reverse depicts a detailed engraved panorama of the Singapore River harbor, showcasing colonial-era and modern waterfront buildings, merchant vessels, and dock facilities that illustrate Singapore's strategic importance as a major Asian trading port. Ornamental corner designs and fine-line engraving borders frame both sides, with denomination markings in all four corners of each side.

FRONT SIDE: 'SINGAPORE' (country name), '$5' (denomination), 'FIVE DOLLARS' (denomination in words), 'MAJULAH SINGAPURA' (Malay: 'Onward Singapore'), 'Berbulih Singapura' (Malay script form of Singapore), 'MINISTER FOR FINANCE' (authorization), 'THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER FOR FIVE DOLLARS' (legal tender declaration), Serial number 'A/9 828569'. REVERSE SIDE: 'SINGAPORE' (country name), '$5' (denomination), 'BRADBURY, WILKINSON & CO LTD NEW MALDEN, SURREY, ENGLAND' (printer attribution).

Intaglio (recess) printing by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co Ltd, New Malden, Surrey, England—a renowned security printing firm specializing in banknote production. The fine-line engraving visible throughout both the harbor scene and ornamental patterns is characteristic of high-quality intaglio work. Security features include a watermark (lion's head, visible as the circular blank area on the obverse) integral to the paper stock, and the intricate engraved designs that are difficult to counterfeit.

Pick catalog designation P-2a represents the 1967 first issue of the $5 denomination from the Board of Commissioners of Currency series. Variants cataloged by PMG for this base Pick number include P-2aCS1 and P-2cts (with BWC printer mark), indicating minor variations in security features or printer attributions. The observed serial number format 'A/9 828569' is consistent with early issues. This specific note lacks the red seal present on some later variant issues, confirming it as a 'without red seal' variety typical of the 1967 first release.