1 Cent - George VI small type

İhraççı Malaya
Yıl 1943-1945
Tür Standard circulation coin
Değer 1 Cent (0.01)
Para birimi Dollar (1939-1953)
Bileşim Bronze
Ağırlık 4.21 g
Çap
Kalınlık 1.64 mm
Şekil Square with rounded corners
Teknik Milled
Yönlendirme Medal alignment ↑↑
Gravürcü(ler) Percy Metcalfe
Dolaşımda olduğu yıl
Referans(lar) KM#6, Schön#35a
Ön yüz açıklaması Crowned bust facing left
Ön yüz yazısı Latin
Ön yüz lejandı GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR PM
Arka yüz açıklaması Value within beaded circle
Arka yüz yazısı Latin
Arka yüz lejandı COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY MALAYA 1 CENT 1945
Kenar Smooth
Darphane
Basma adedi 1943 - - 50 000 000
1943 - Proof -
1945 - - 40 033 000
1945 - Proof -
Numisquare Kimliği 2362226540
Ek bilgiler

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

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