Summary
Proof 1 Cent, Issued by Malaysia: Malaya and British Borneo, 1962
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Crossed Malayan Kris
Reverse Description
At centre, 1 / CENT; around, MALAYA AND BRITISH BORNEO 1962
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
This is a Proof of Record example of the second type 1 cent coin prepared for Malaya and British North Borneo, round instead of the usual square shape. It was supplied to the Melbourne Branch of the Royal Mint from London.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1962 AD
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Issued By
Board of Commissioners of Currency, Malaya and British Borneo, Malaya & British Borneo (Malaysia), 1962
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Mint
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
18 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.953 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#6
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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Keywords
British Commonwealth Coins, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins
