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10 Sen Tapir - Matrix/Die Trial
| Issuer | Bank Negara Malaysia |
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| Year | 1967 |
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| Value | 10 Sen (0.10 MYR) |
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| Obverse description | Central motif depicts a Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus) in right-facing profile, rendered in high relief with fine sculptural detail showing the animal's distinctive robust body, short legs, and characteristic proboscis. The tapir is positioned within a recessed circular field, occupying the majority of the coin's face. The surrounding field is plain and unlettered, consistent with a matrix or die trial piece not intended for circulation. The irregular flan edges and absence of a complete rim are characteristic of a trial striking produced to test hub or die relief. The overall style reflects the preparatory work associated with the Royal Mint's development of the 1967 Malaysian sen series. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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Bank Negara Malaysia's 1967 coin series required Royal Mint approval before production could begin, and matrix and die trials in silver were produced as part of that authorization process — not for circulation, and not for sale. The standard circulating 10 sen was struck in cupro-nickel; a silver trial at this weight indicates it was produced from working dies or an intermediate matrix stage rather than a master proof, placing it close to the actual production tooling.