State of North Borneo (1881-1946), Crown Colony of North Borneo (1946-1963)
British Protectorate (1881-1946), British Colony (1946-1963)
Location: Sabah
Capital City: Kudat (1881-1883), Sandakhan (1883-1946), Jesselton (1946-1963)
Government type: British Protectorate (1881-1946), British Colony (1946-1963)
Main languages: English, Dusun, Bajau, Malay, Murut, Hakka Chinese
Main religions: Sunni Islam, Buddhism, Confucianism, Protestant Christianity
Chronology
1881: The State of North Borneo is established as a British protectorate in accordance with an agreement between the Sultanate of Sulu and the North Borneo Charter Company to cede or lease the territory of North Borneo. In Theory, Sulu still held formal suzerainty over the territory, but not in practice.
1942-1945: Occupied by Japan
1945-1946: British/Australian military administration
1946: Crown Colony established, end of involvement of the North Borneo Charter Company (as well as Sulu's nominal role)
1963: Joins Malaysia, becoming the State of Sabah
Currency
Dollar (1882-1941)
1 Dollar = 100 Cents
Coins from North Borneo in the collection
•1 Cent, 1887 (Queen Victoria (1881-1901), bronze, Heaton Mint (Birmingham), KM#2)
•2.5 Cent, 1903 (King Edward VII (1901-1910), cupronickel, Heaton Mint (Birmingham), KM#4)
•5 Cent, 1938 (King George VI (1936-1952), cupronickel, Heaton Mint (Birmingham), KM#5)