Catalogo
| Emittente | Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Anno | 1967-1988 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | 50 Sen |
| Valuta | Ringgit (1967-date) |
| Composizione | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Peso | 9.33 g |
| Diametro | 27.7 mm |
| Spessore | 2.1 mm |
| Forma | Round |
| Tecnica | Milled |
| Orientamento | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Incisore/i | Geoffrey Colley |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | KM#5, Schön#52 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Value, date lower right |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Latin |
| Legenda del dritto | MALAYSIA 50 SEN · 1980 |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Parliament house , crescent and star on right |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Latin |
| Legenda del rovescio | GC |
| Bordo | Either security edge or with inscription; error strike is |
| Zecca |
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) |
| Tiratura |
1967 - KM#5.1; (security edge); Royal Mint, U.K. - 15 000 000 1967 - KM#5.1; (security edge); Royal Mint, U.K.; Proof - 500 1967 - KM#5.2 (error: without security edge) - 1968 - KM#5.1; (security edge); Royal Mint, U.K.; Minted in 1968-1969 - 12 000 000 1968 - KM#5.2; (error: without security edge) - 1969 - KM#5.1; (security edge); Royal Mint, U.K.; Minted in 1969-1970 - 2 000 000 1969 - KM#5.2; (error: without security edge) - 1971 - KM#5.3; (inscripted edge) - 8 403 563 1973 - KM#5.3; (inscripted edge) - 50 134 655 1977 - KM#5.3; (inscripted edge) - 17 719 888 1978 - KM#5.3; (inscripted edge) - 11 033 439 1979 - KM#5.3; (inscripted edge) - 5 361 146 1980 - KM#5.3; (inscripted edge) - 15 911 367 1980 FM - KM#5.3; (inscripted edge); Proof - 6 628 1981 - KM#5.3; (inscripted edge) - 22 969 297 1981 FM - KM#5.4; (plain edge); Proof - 1982 - KM#5.3; (inscripted edge) - 20 584 998 1983 - KM#5.3; (inscripted edge) - 11 560 300 1984 - KM#5.3; (inscripted edge) - 10 139 117 1985 - KM#5.3; (inscripted edge) - 7 115 162 1986 - KM#5.3; (inscripted edge) - 8 193 478 1987 - KM#5.3; (inscripted edge) - 7 696 117 1988 - KM#5.3; (inscripted edge) - 26 788 183 |
| ID Numisquare | 8722674180 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
Historical Context: The 50 Sen Agong, issued from 1967 to 1988, marks a pivotal era in Malaysia's post-independence development. This period consolidated a distinct Malaysian identity and fostered economic growth. Featuring the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's crest, the coin prominently symbolized the constitutional monarchy's central role and the nascent nation's sovereignty. Its extended circulation underscored its integral function within Malaysia's burgeoning economy during significant modernization.
Artistry: The coin's design, characteristic of early independent Malaysian coinage, blends nationalistic symbolism with modern aesthetics. While the specific engraver remains largely uncredited, the stylistic school prioritizes clarity and dignity. The obverse proudly displays the crest of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, representing the supreme head of state. The reverse typically features the iconic Parliament House, a potent emblem of Malaysia's democratic governance, framed by the denomination and year. This imagery effectively communicated national core values.
Technical/Grading: Struck in copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel), this 27.7 mm, 9.33 g coin generally boasts a strong strike. For grading, critical high-points for assessing wear include the intricate details of the Agong's crest on the obverse (stars and crescent) and on the reverse, the dome and pillars of the Parliament House. Circulated examples frequently exhibit bag marks. Well-preserved specimens retain sharpness in these areas and original luster, though the copper-nickel alloy is prone to toning and environmental discoloration.