Catalogue
| Émetteur | Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Année | 1973-1988 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Valeur | 1 Sen |
| Devise | Ringgit (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper clad steel |
| Poids | 1.72 g |
| Diamètre | 17.78 mm |
| Épaisseur | 1.3 mm |
| Forme | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Graveur(s) | Geoffrey Colley |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | KM#1a, Schön#48a |
| Description de l’avers | The country name at the top and the value and date below |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Latin |
| Légende de l’avers | MALAYSIA 1 SEN · 1978 |
| Description du revers | Parliament House and the crescent on the Malaysian flag to the right |
| Écriture du revers | Latin |
| Légende du revers | GC |
| Tranche | Smooth, Steel core partly visible |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
1973 - - 1976 - mintage including bronze issue - 27 406 103 1977 - - 21 751 468 1978 - - 30 843 905 1979 - - 15 713 562 1980 - - 16 150 902 1981 - - 24 633 307 1982 - - 37 295 136 1983 - - 19 333 233 1984 - - 26 267 290 1985 - - 52 401 608 1986 - - 48 920 034 1987 - - 35 284 103 1988 - - 56 748 750 |
| ID Numisquare | 3419129550 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
Historical Context: Issued by Malaysia from 1973 to 1988, this 1 Sen coin circulated during a period of national development under various Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Its 1973 introduction in copper-clad steel, replacing earlier bronze, marked a crucial economic shift. This material change was a primary cost-saving measure, responding to rising global copper prices and the need for more durable, economical coinage. It reflects Malaysia's pragmatic currency management in its post-colonial, industrializing era.
Artistry: The design, consistent with Malaysia's First Series sen coins, embodies a modern, nationalistic stylistic school. While engravers are often uncredited, the elements are deeply symbolic. The obverse features the Parliament House, an emblem of Malaysian democracy and sovereignty, alongside the crescent moon and 14-point star, representing Islam and the nation's states. The reverse maintains a clear, functional aesthetic, displaying the denomination "1 SEN" and the year.
Technical/Grading: Struck on a 17.78 mm, 1.72-gram copper-clad steel planchet, this coin is distinctly magnetic. For grading, key high-points include the Parliament House dome and pillars on the obverse, and the crescent and star tips. On the reverse, sharp "1 SEN" lettering is critical. Strikes are generally robust, but collectors should inspect for full definition, especially on intricate architectural details and star points, plus any environmental damage to the cladding.