Catalogus
| Uitgever | Malaya |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 1943-1945 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Waarde | 1 Cent (0.01) |
| Valuta | Dollar (1939-1953) |
| Samenstelling | Bronze |
| Gewicht | 4.21 g |
| Diameter | |
| Dikte | 1.64 mm |
| Vorm | Square with rounded corners |
| Techniek | Milled |
| Oriëntatie | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Graveur(s) | Percy Metcalfe |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) | KM#6, Schön#35a |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Crowned bust facing left |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift voorzijde | GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR PM |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | Value within beaded circle |
| Schrift keerzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift keerzijde | COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY MALAYA 1 CENT 1945 |
| Rand | Smooth |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
1943 - - 50 000 000 1943 - Proof - 1945 - - 40 033 000 1945 - Proof - |
| Numisquare-ID | 2362226540 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
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