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50 Sen - Hassanal Bolkiah 2nd portrait
| Issuer | Autoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam |
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| Year | 1993-1994 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Uniformed effigy of Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah facing forward, wearing a military dress uniform adorned with epaulettes and a traditional Malay ceremonial cap (songkok). The legend 'SULTAN HAJI HASSANAL BOLKIAH' curves along the upper periphery in Latin script, with the field exhibiting a proof mirror finish. |
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| Reverse script | Latin/Arabic |
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Brunei's shift to sterling silver for this denomination in the early 1990s coincided with the sultanate's broader effort to produce collector-grade coinage distinct from its circulating cupro-nickel issues. The "2nd portrait" designation marks a refined effigy of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, who ascended in 1967 following his father's abdication and remains one of the longest-reigning monarchs alive. The KM#38a designation separates this silver strike from its base-metal counterpart, a distinction that matters considerably for type collectors working through the Brunei series.