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| Location | Straits Settlements (British Malaysia) |
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| Year | 1897 |
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| Period | 19th century |
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| Obverse description | Central field depicts a furled flag on a staff, bearing three Chinese characters in relief. The surrounding legend reads 'PENANG LITERARY ASSOCIATION' at top and 'FOUNDED 1895' at bottom, separated by small floral ornaments, all within a raised border. |
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| Reverse description | Central field features the inscription 'HONORARY TREASURER' in two lines enclosed within an oval laurel wreath tied at the base. The surrounding legend reads 'PRESENTED TO MR LIM KEK CHUAN' at top and '1895-1897' at bottom, flanked by small circular ornaments. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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