1 Ringgit - Agong IX (Type 1 denomination) 1989-1993 front 1 Ringgit - Agong IX (Type 1 denomination) 1989-1993 back
1 Ringgit - Agong IX (Type 1 denomination) 1989-1993 photo
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1 Ringgit - Agong IX Type 1 denomination

 
Tin brass (84% Copper, 12% Zinc, 4% Tin) 9.3 g 24.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Malaysia
Period
Federal elective constitutional monarchy (1963-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1989-1993
Value
1 Ringgit (1&nbspMYR)
Currency
Ringgit (1967-date)
Composition
Tin brass (84% Copper, 12% Zinc, 4% Tin)
Weight
9.3 g
Diameter
24.5 mm
Thickness
2.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
12 July 2005
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#3684
Rarity index
5%

Reverse

Kris (traditional Malay dagger) with its sheath, traditional brocade fabric in background.

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Varying degrees of filled die variations exist.

The hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) is the National Flower of Malaysia.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ringgit - Agong IX (Type 1 denomination) coin from Malaysia is that it was the first coin to feature the portrait of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King) of Malaysia, Sultan Azlan Shah, who reigned from 1989 to 1993.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1989  20409995 - - - - - -
1990  80101998 - - - - - -
1991  169000868 - - - - - -
1992  139041750 - - - - - -
1993  178893810 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Ringgit - Agong IX (Type 1 denomination) 1989-1993 coin.