Catalogue
| Émetteur | Malaya |
|---|---|
| Année | 1943-1945 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Valeur | 1 Cent (0.01) |
| Devise | Dollar (1939-1953) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Poids | 4.21 g |
| Diamètre | |
| Épaisseur | 1.64 mm |
| Forme | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Graveur(s) | Percy Metcalfe |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | KM#6, Schön#35a |
| Description de l’avers | Crowned bust facing left |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Latin |
| Légende de l’avers | GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR PM |
| Description du revers | Value within beaded circle |
| Écriture du revers | Latin |
| Légende du revers | COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY MALAYA 1 CENT 1945 |
| Tranche | Smooth |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
1943 - - 50 000 000 1943 - Proof - 1945 - - 40 033 000 1945 - Proof - |
| ID Numisquare | 2362226540 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
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