Catalog
| Issuer | Malaya |
|---|---|
| Year | 1943-1945 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01) |
| Currency | Dollar (1939-1953) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.21 g |
| Diameter | |
| Thickness | 1.64 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Percy Metcalfe |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#6, Schön#35a |
| Obverse description | Crowned bust facing left |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR PM |
| Reverse description | Value within beaded circle |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY MALAYA 1 CENT 1945 |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1943 - - 50 000 000 1943 - Proof - 1945 - - 40 033 000 1945 - Proof - |
| Numisquare ID | 2362226540 |
| Additional information |
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