5 Cents - Charles V. Brooke Rajah 1920-1927 front 5 Cents - Charles V. Brooke Rajah 1920-1927 back
5 Cents - Charles V. Brooke Rajah 1920-1927 photo
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5 Cents - Charles V. Brooke Rajah

 
Copper-nickel 3.7 g 21.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Sarawak (British Malaysia)
Raja
Charles Vyner Brooke (1917-1946)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1920-1927
Value
5 Cents (0.05)
Currency
Dollar (1868-1946)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
3.7 g
Diameter
21.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#12521
Rarity index
36%

Reverse

Value within wreath, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
CENTS
1927

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Cents Charles V. Brooke Rajah coin from Sarawak (British Malaysia) is that it features a unique blend of traditional Malay and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Charles Vyner Brooke, the third Rajah of Sarawak, while the reverse side features a Malay traditional boat, known as a "sampan," surrounded by a wreath of leaves. This blend of East and West reflects the cultural diversity of Sarawak during the time of British colonial rule.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1920 H 400000 - - - - - -
1927 H 600000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents - Charles V. Brooke Rajah 1920-1927 coin.