20 Sen Kijang - Matrix/Die Trial

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 ↑→
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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

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