20 Cents - Charles Brooke Rajah 1900-1915 front 20 Cents - Charles Brooke Rajah 1900-1915 back
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20 Cents - Charles Brooke Rajah

 
Silver (.800) 5.43 g 23.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Sarawak (British Malaysia)
Raja
Charles Brooke (1868-1917)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1900-1915
Value
20 Cents (0.20)
Currency
Dollar (1868-1946)
Composition
Silver (.800)
Weight
5.43 g
Diameter
23.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#15547
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Value within rope, date above, value at left and right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TWENTY · 1915 · CENTS
20

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles Brooke, who was the second White Rajah of Sarawak, a state in Malaysia. He ruled from 1868 to 1917 and was known for his efforts to modernize and develop Sarawak, including introducing new currency and infrastructure. The coin is a representation of the rich history and cultural heritage of Sarawak during that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1900 H 75000 - - - - - -
1906 H 25000 - - - - - -
1910 H 25000 - - - - - -
1911 H 15000 - - - - - -
1913 H 25000 - - - - - -
1915 H 25000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Cents - Charles Brooke Rajah 1900-1915 coin.