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5 Cents - Elizabeth II
| Copper-nickel | 1.41 g | 16.2 mm |
| Issuer | Malaya and British Borneo (British Malaysia) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1963) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1953-1961 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05) |
| Currency | Dollar (1953-1967) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 1.41 g |
| Diameter | 16.2 mm |
| Thickness | 0.96 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#4135 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
The value within the beaded circle and the date below and the mintmark below the 'N' in 'CENTS'
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MALAYA AND BRITISH BORNEO
5
CENTS
1961
Engraver: Cecil Thomas
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The workshop mark is located under the word CENTS on the reverse
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Cents - Elizabeth II 1953-1961 coin from Malaya and British Borneo is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases a Malayan tiger, which is now an extinct subspecies of tiger. This design was only used on coins minted between 1953 and 1961, making it a rare and collectible coin among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 20000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 H | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 KN | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1958 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 H | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1961 | 90000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1961 H | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1961 KN | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents - Elizabeth II 1953-1961 coin.
