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1 Sen non-magnetic
| Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc) | 1.94 g | 17.78 mm |
| Issuer | Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal elective constitutional monarchy (1963-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1967-1981 |
| Value | 1 Sen 0.01 MYR = USD 0.0024 |
| Currency | Ringgit (1967-date) |
| Composition | Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc) |
| Weight | 1.94 g |
| Diameter | 17.78 mm |
| Thickness | 1.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#5939 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Parliament house, crescent and star right
Script: Latin
Lettering: GC
Engraver: Geoffrey Colley
Edge
Plain
Comment
12.06.1967Mint mark G.C.
This coin is still legal tender, although cash transactions are being rounded to the nearest 5 sen since 1 April 2008.
Of the coins dated 1967, 38,000,000 were minted in 1967 and 4,500,000 were minted in 1968.
Interesting fact
The 1 Sen coin from Malaysia, minted between 1967 and 1981, has a unique feature - it is non-magnetic. This is because it is made of an alloy called bronze, which is composed of 97% copper, 0.5% tin, and 2.5% zinc. This composition gives the coin a distinctive color and makes it resistant to corrosion. Additionally, the coin's weight of 1.94 grams makes it easy to handle and transport.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 | 10500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 | 2535000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 47861539 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 21400385 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 FM | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 FM | 6628 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sen (non-magnetic) 1967-1981 coin.