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Singapore Swimming Club, ND ca.1920-40s, Scrip Note

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Paper Money - World Currency Start Price:140.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Singapore Swimming Club, ND ca.1920-40s, Scrip Note
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Singapore, ND ca.1920-40s, 50 Cent Scrip Note from the Singapore Swimming Club, Brown text with brown border, S/N 004687. AU to Uncirculated with evidence of a paper clip mark and small areas of rust from the paper clip. The bottom of the note states "Do not hand book to boys - give exact coupons". In the early 1890's, a group of young European men discovered a splendid spot for swimming and recreation located at the southeastern portion of Singapore. The Singapore Swimming Club was founded on a sand bank off Tanjong Katong beach. By 1897, the club was organizing regular swimming races at these premises. In addition, it is recorded within the club's records that water polo was also played since 1902.