20 Cents - George VI 1943-1945 front 20 Cents - George VI 1943-1945 back
20 Cents - George VI 1943-1945 photo
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20 Cents - George VI

 
Silver (.500) 5.43 g 23.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Malaya (Malaysia)
King
George VI (1936-1952)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1943-1945
Value
20 Cents (0.20)
Currency
Dollar (1939-1953)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
5.43 g
Diameter
23.2 mm
Thickness
1.65 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
31 December 1952
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#12720
Rarity index
25%

Reverse

Value within beaded circle

Script: Latin

Lettering:
COMMISIONERS OF CURRENCY MALAYA
20
CENTS
1943

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Mintmark is below N in "CENTS"

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Cents - George VI 1943-1945 from Malaya (Malaysia) coin is that it was minted during the Japanese occupation of Malaya during World War II. The coin was minted in 1943 and 1944, and it features a unique design that reflects the political situation of the time. The coin bears the image of King George VI, but it also includes the Japanese imperial chrysanthemum symbol, which was added to the coinage during the occupation. This coin is a rare and interesting piece of numismatic history, as it represents a unique moment in time when two powerful nations, the British and the Japanese, were in conflict.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1943  5000000 - - - - - -
1945  10000000 - - - - - -

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