20 Sen - Agong

発行体 Malaysia
年号 1967-1988
種類 Standard circulation coin
額面 20 Sen
通貨 Ringgit (1967-date)
材質 Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
重量 5.65 g
直径 23.5 mm
厚さ 1.5 mm
形状 Round
製造技法 Milled
向き Medal alignment ↑↑
彫刻師 Geoffrey Colley
流通終了年
参考文献 KM#4, Schön#51
表面の説明 The denomination in numerals in the center with the date below and the country name above
表面の文字体系 Latin
表面の銘文 MALAYSIA 20 SEN · 1988
裏面の説明 Parliament House
裏面の文字体系 Latin
裏面の銘文 GC
Reeded
鋳造所 Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London,United Kingdom (1810-1975)
Shah Alam, Malaysia(1967-date)
FM
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
鋳造数 1967 - Royal Mint, U.K.; Minted in 1967-1968 - 49 560 000
1967 - Royal Mint, U.K.; Proof - 500
1968 - Royal Mint, U.K.; Minted in 1968-1969 - 40 440 000
1969 - Royal Mint, U.K.; Minted in 1969-1970 - 15 000 000
1970 - - 1 054 000
1971 - - 9 958 419
1973 - - 116 075 286
1976 - - 47 396 373
1977 - - 66 139 363
1978 - - 6 847 062
1979 - - 17 345 888
1980 - - 32 837 339
1980 FM - Proof - 6 628
1981 - - 144 127 993
1981 FM - Proof -
1982 - - 97 905 000
1983 - - 8 105 000
1987 - - 26 225 000
1988 - - 67 218 000
Numisquare ID 1994543130
追加情報

Historical Context: The Malaysian 20 Sen coin, issued from 1967 to 1988, marks the inception of independent Malaysia's national currency system. This first series, replacing the Malayan and British Borneo Dollar, commenced in 1967, symbolizing the newly formed nation's economic sovereignty. Issued during a critical period of post-1963 nation-building, under the constitutional monarchy of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the coin solidified Malaysia's distinct identity and economic autonomy.

Artistry: The coin's design adheres to a modern, nationalistic stylistic school, likely developed by the Royal Mint. The obverse proudly displays the Jata Negara, the Malaysian Coat of Arms, featuring two rampant tigers, a shield with state symbols, a crescent and star, and the motto "Bersekutu Bertambah Mutu" (Unity is Strength). The reverse presents the denomination "20 SEN", the year of mintage, and the Bunga Raya (hibiscus), Malaysia's national flower, alongside "MALAYSIA".

Technical/Grading: Struck in copper-nickel, this 20 Sen generally boasts a strong strike. High-points for wear on the obverse include the tigers' heads and the fine details within the shield's escutcheons. On the reverse, the central pistil of the hibiscus flower and the raised numeral edges show wear first. Mint state examples exhibit an even, satiny luster, with minor bag marks often present due to its circulation role.

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