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.

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