Katalog
| Emittent | Malaya |
|---|---|
| Jahr | 1943-1945 |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nennwert | 1 Cent (0.01) |
| Währung | Dollar (1939-1953) |
| Material | Bronze |
| Gewicht | 4.21 g |
| Durchmesser | |
| Dicke | 1.64 mm |
| Form | Square with rounded corners |
| Prägetechnik | Milled |
| Ausrichtung | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Stempelschneider | Percy Metcalfe |
| Im Umlauf bis | |
| Referenz(en) | KM#6, Schön#35a |
| Aversbeschreibung | Crowned bust facing left |
|---|---|
| Aversschrift | Latin |
| Averslegende | GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR PM |
| Reversbeschreibung | Value within beaded circle |
| Reversschrift | Latin |
| Reverslegende | COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY MALAYA 1 CENT 1945 |
| Rand | Smooth |
| Prägestätte | |
| Auflage |
1943 - - 50 000 000 1943 - Proof - 1945 - - 40 033 000 1945 - Proof - |
| Numisquare-ID | 2362226540 |
| Zusätzliche Informationen |
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