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1 Cent Trial Strike ND
1882 year| Aluminium | 9 g | 29.6 mm |
| Issuer | North Borneo (British Malaysia) |
|---|---|
| Period | British North Borneo Company (1881-1941) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1882 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01) |
| Currency | Dollar (1845-1939) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 29.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#62787 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITISH NORTH BORNEO Co
洋
元
ONE CENT
一
分
ساتو سين
Translation: One Cent
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Exact Date is unknown but thought to be 1882 or before. A variant of this coin may be plated.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Cent (Trial Strike) ND (1882) from North Borneo (British Malaysia) made of Aluminium weighing 9g is that it is a rare and unique coin, with only a few known examples existing in the world. It is considered a trial strike, meaning it was not officially released into circulation, but was instead produced as a test or sample coin. This makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and coin enthusiasts.