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| Emisor | Malaya |
|---|---|
| Año | 1943-1945 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valor | 1 Cent (0.01) |
| Moneda | Dollar (1939-1953) |
| Composición | Bronze |
| Peso | 4.21 g |
| Diámetro | |
| Grosor | 1.64 mm |
| Forma | Square with rounded corners |
| Técnica | Milled |
| Orientación | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grabador(es) | Percy Metcalfe |
| En circulación hasta | |
| Referencia(s) | KM#6, Schön#35a |
| Descripción del anverso | Crowned bust facing left |
|---|---|
| Escritura del anverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del anverso | GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR PM |
| Descripción del reverso | Value within beaded circle |
| Escritura del reverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del reverso | COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY MALAYA 1 CENT 1945 |
| Canto | Smooth |
| Casa de moneda | |
| Tirada |
1943 - - 50 000 000 1943 - Proof - 1945 - - 40 033 000 1945 - Proof - |
| ID de Numisquare | 2362226540 |
| Información adicional |
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