Katalog
| Emitent | Malaya |
|---|---|
| Rok | 1943-1945 |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Hodnota | 1 Cent (0.01) |
| Měna | Dollar (1939-1953) |
| Složení | Bronze |
| Hmotnost | 4.21 g |
| Průměr | |
| Tloušťka | 1.64 mm |
| Tvar | Square with rounded corners |
| Technika | Milled |
| Orientace | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Rytci | Percy Metcalfe |
| V oběhu do | |
| Reference | KM#6, Schön#35a |
| Popis líce | Crowned bust facing left |
|---|---|
| Písmo líce | Latin |
| Opis líce | GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR PM |
| Popis rubu | Value within beaded circle |
| Písmo rubu | Latin |
| Opis rubu | COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY MALAYA 1 CENT 1945 |
| Hrana | Smooth |
| Mincovna | |
| Náklad |
1943 - - 50 000 000 1943 - Proof - 1945 - - 40 033 000 1945 - Proof - |
| ID Numisquare | 2362226540 |
| Další informace |
Historical Context: The 1 Cent Malaya coin, dated 1943-1945, is a significant issue from King George VI's reign. Minted by British authorities at the Royal Mint, these bronze pieces were produced during Malaya's Japanese occupation (1942-1945). Not for wartime circulation, their creation anticipated post-war liberation and the re-establishment of British authority. This symbolized Britain's commitment to reclaiming its territories. The 1 Cent denomination remained crucial for local commerce, reflecting administrative continuity despite the conflict and serving as a tangible assertion of future British control.
Artistry: The obverse features Thomas Humphrey Paget's bare head portrait of King