1 Cent - Elizabeth II 1956-1961 front 1 Cent - Elizabeth II 1956-1961 back
1 Cent - Elizabeth II 1956-1961 photo
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1 Cent - Elizabeth II

 
Bronze 4.21 g -
Description
Issuer
Malaya and British Borneo (British Malaysia)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-1963)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1956-1961
Value
1 Cent (0.01)
Currency
Dollar (1953-1967)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
4.21 g
Size
25.40 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Square with rounded corners
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#10712
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

Value within beaded circle

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MALAYA AND BRITISH BORNEO
1 CENT
1961

Engraver: Cecil Thomas

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Cent coin from Malaya and British Borneo (British Malaysia) is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases a Malayan tiger, which is now an extinct subspecies of tiger. This design was only used on coins minted between 1956 and 1961, making it a rare and collectible coin among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1956  6250000 - - - - - -
1957  12500000 - - - - - -
1958  5000000 - - - - - -
1961  10000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cent - Elizabeth II 1956-1961 coin.