Title

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5 Cents – Malaya

Standard circulation coins

Series: 1943 Malaya circulation coins

Context

Years: 1943–1945

Country: Malaysia

Issuer: Malaya

Ruler: George VI

Currency:

(1939—1953)

Demonetization: 31 December 1952

Total mintage: 23,400,000

Material

Diameter: 16 mm

Weight: 1.36 g

Silver weight: 0.68 g

Thickness: 0.95 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 50% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #3a

Numista: #10713

Value

Bullion value: $1.87

Obverse

Inscription:

·GEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA

Translation:

GEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA

Script: Latin

Language: English

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

Inscription:

COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY MALAYA

5

CENTS

1945

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)	—
Mumbai / Bombay	I

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1943	—	10,000,000
1943	—	—	Proof
1945	—	8,800,000
1945	I	4,600,000

Series: 1943 Malaya circulation coins

5 Cents obverse

5 Cents reverse

10 Cents obverse

10 Cents reverse

20 Cents obverse

20 Cents reverse

1 Cent obverse

1 Cent reverse

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