Katalog
| Emitent | Malaya |
|---|---|
| Rok | 1943-1945 |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nominał | 1 Cent (0.01) |
| Waluta | Dollar (1939-1953) |
| Skład | Bronze |
| Waga | 4.21 g |
| Średnica | |
| Grubość | 1.64 mm |
| Kształt | Square with rounded corners |
| Technika | Milled |
| Orientacja | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Rytownik(zy) | Percy Metcalfe |
| W obiegu do | |
| Źródło(a) | KM#6, Schön#35a |
| Opis awersu | Crowned bust facing left |
|---|---|
| Pismo awersu | Latin |
| Legenda awersu | GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR PM |
| Opis rewersu | Value within beaded circle |
| Pismo rewersu | Latin |
| Legenda rewersu | COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY MALAYA 1 CENT 1945 |
| Krawędź | Smooth |
| Mennica | |
| Nakład |
1943 - - 50 000 000 1943 - Proof - 1945 - - 40 033 000 1945 - Proof - |
| ID Numisquare | 2362226540 |
| Dodatkowe informacje |
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