Catalogo
| Emittente | Malaya |
|---|---|
| Anno | 1943-1945 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | 1 Cent (0.01) |
| Valuta | Dollar (1939-1953) |
| Composizione | Bronze |
| Peso | 4.21 g |
| Diametro | |
| Spessore | 1.64 mm |
| Forma | Square with rounded corners |
| Tecnica | Milled |
| Orientamento | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Incisore/i | Percy Metcalfe |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | KM#6, Schön#35a |
| Descrizione del dritto | Crowned bust facing left |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Latin |
| Legenda del dritto | GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR PM |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Value within beaded circle |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Latin |
| Legenda del rovescio | COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY MALAYA 1 CENT 1945 |
| Bordo | Smooth |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
1943 - - 50 000 000 1943 - Proof - 1945 - - 40 033 000 1945 - Proof - |
| ID Numisquare | 2362226540 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
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