1 Ringgit - Agong 1971-1986 front 1 Ringgit - Agong 1971-1986 back
1 Ringgit - Agong 1971-1986 photo
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1 Ringgit - Agong

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 16.85 g 33.9 mm
Description
Issuer
Malaysia
Period
Federal elective constitutional monarchy (1963-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1971-1986
Value
1 Ringgit 1 MYR = USD 0.24
Currency
Ringgit (1967-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
16.85 g
Diameter
33.9 mm
Thickness
2.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#7906
Rarity index
14%

Reverse

Parliament house within cresent

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Lettering: BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA

Comment

Of the coins dated 1971, 50,000 were minted in 1970 and 4,950,000 were minted in 1971.

Interesting fact

The 1 Ringgit - Agong 1971-1986 coin from Malaysia has a unique feature. It bears the image of the first Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Abdul Rahman, on its obverse side. This coin was minted to commemorate his reign from 1957 to 1970. It's a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and those interested in Malaysian history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1971  500 - - - - - -
1980  472095 - - - - - -
1980 FM 6628 - - - - - -
1981  764795 - - - - - -
1982  201550 - - - - - -
1984  355472 - - - - - -
1985  301583 - - - - - -
1986  252473 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Ringgit - Agong 1971-1986 coin.