10 Sen - First Series - Parliament 1967-1988 front 10 Sen - First Series - Parliament 1967-1988 back
10 Sen - First Series - Parliament 1967-1988 photo
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10 Sen - First Series - Parliament

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 2.82 g 19.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Malaysia
Period
Federal elective constitutional monarchy (1963-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1967-1988
Value
10 Sen 0.10 MYR = USD 0.024
Currency
Ringgit (1967-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
2.82 g
Diameter
19.4 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#995
Rarity index
4%

Reverse

The front of this series shows the Parliament building in Kuala Lumpur, as a symbol of Malaysian democracy. The symbol of the crescent moon and 13-pointed star is taken from the Malaysian flag, symbolizing Malaysia as an Islamic country and the 13 states in Malaysia.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GC

Engraver: Geoffrey Colley

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Of the coins dated 1967, 95,000,000 were minted in 1967 and 11,708,000 were minted in 1968.
Of the coins dated 1968, 80,692,000 were minted in 1968 and 47,600,000 were minted in 1969.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Sen - First Series - Parliament 1967-1988 coin from Malaysia is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Parliament House, which is a prominent landmark in Kuala Lumpur, while the reverse side features a traditional Malay village scene, complete with rice paddies and a traditional Malay house. This design was chosen to reflect Malaysia's rich cultural heritage and its transition towards modernization.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1967  500 - - - - - -
1968  128292000 - - - - - -
1971  32236 - - - - - -
1973  214832756 - - - - - -
1976  148840738 - - - - - -
1977  52720061 - - - - - -
1978  21161891 - - - - - -
1979  50633326 - - - - - -
1980  51797393 - - - - - -
1980 FM 6628 - - - - - -
1981  236638957 - - - - - -
1982  145638962 - - - - - -
1983  30831573 - - - - - -
1988  17852262 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Sen - First Series - Parliament 1967-1988 coin.