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| Эмитент | Malaya |
|---|---|
| Год | 1943-1945 |
| Тип | Standard circulation coin |
| Номинал | 1 Cent (0.01) |
| Валюта | Dollar (1939-1953) |
| Состав | Bronze |
| Вес | 4.21 g |
| Диаметр | |
| Толщина | 1.64 mm |
| Форма | Square with rounded corners |
| Техника | Milled |
| Ориентация | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Гравёр(ы) | Percy Metcalfe |
| В обращении до | |
| Каталожные номера | KM#6, Schön#35a |
| Описание аверса | Crowned bust facing left |
|---|---|
| Письменность аверса | Latin |
| Надписи аверса | GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR PM |
| Описание реверса | Value within beaded circle |
| Письменность реверса | Latin |
| Надписи реверса | COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY MALAYA 1 CENT 1945 |
| Гурт | Smooth |
| Монетный двор | |
| Тираж |
1943 - - 50 000 000 1943 - Proof - 1945 - - 40 033 000 1945 - Proof - |
| ID Numisquare | 2362226540 |
| Дополнительная информация |
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