20 Sen - Agong 1989-2011 front 20 Sen - Agong 1989-2011 back
20 Sen - Agong 1989-2011 photo
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20 Sen - Agong

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 5.66 g 23.59 mm
Description
Issuer
Malaysia
Period
Federal elective constitutional monarchy (1963-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1989-2011
Value
20 Sen 0.20 MYR = USD 0.047
Currency
Ringgit (1967-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
5.66 g
Diameter
23.59 mm
Thickness
1.75 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#1658
Rarity index
4%

Reverse

A Tepak Sirih & Kapur Metal Container (with 6 compartments, known as Cembul and a slot for Kacip or nutcracker) to store Betel leaves & Nuts and Lime.
A Kacip is kept by the side of the container.

Edge

Reeded

Comment

There are 2 varieties in 2001 with Obverse 1 and 2.
Obverse 1: flower diameter 15.1 mm with medium petals, pistil near, narrow rim.