Summary
Proof 5 Cents, Issued by Malaysia: Malaya and British Borneo, 1953
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Crowned and draped bust of the Queen facing right; around, QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND; the artist's initials, CT, incuse on the bust truncation
Reverse Description
At centre within a bead circle, 5 / CENTS; around, MALAYA AND BRITISH BORNEO 1953
Edge Description
Milled
Significance
This is a Proof of Record example of the first issue in the name of Elizabeth II for Malaya and British North Borneo, in 1953 the 5 and 10 cents denominations were issued and in 1954 the 20 and new 50 cents pieces. This coin was supplied to the Melbourne Branch of the Royal Mint from London and then to the National Gallery of Victoria.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1953 AD
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Issued By
Board of Commissioners of Currency, Malaya and British Borneo, Malaya & British Borneo (Malaysia), 1953
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Artist
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Mint
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper-Nickel
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
16 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.385 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#1
[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
