Catalog
| Issuer | Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Year | 1967 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
| Value | 20 Sen (0.20 MYR) |
| Currency | Ringgit (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.98 g |
| Diameter | |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Triangular |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) |
| Obverse description | Kijang (Barking Deer) running to right. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering | |
| Reverse description | Blank Planchet |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering | |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975) |
| Mintage | ND (1967) - Design of 1967 |
| Numisquare ID | 6716262143 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: The 1967 20 Sen Kijang - Matrix/Die Trial coin marks a pivotal moment in Malaysian history: the nation's adoption of its own independent currency. Under the fourth Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah, this coinage replaced the Malaya and British Borneo dollar. As the first series, its introduction was a significant monetary reform. A "Matrix/Die Trial" denotes an early strike, produced to test new dies or the master matrix, making this piece foundational in establishing Malaysia's monetary identity.
Artistry: The iconic Kijang (muntjac deer) motif on the reverse was developed by the Royal Mint, UK. This design reflects