5 Cents - George VI 1943-1945 front 5 Cents - George VI 1943-1945 back
5 Cents - George VI 1943-1945 photo
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5 Cents - George VI

 
Silver (.500) 1.36 g 16.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Malaya (Malaysia)
King
George VI (1936-1952)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1943-1945
Value
5 Cents (0.05)
Currency
Dollar (1939-1953)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
1.36 g
Diameter
16.0 mm
Thickness
0.95 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
31 December 1952
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#10713
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

Value within beaded circle

Script: Latin

Lettering:
COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY MALAYA
5
CENTS
1945

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The coins without mintmarks are minted at the Royal Mint in London. The 1945 5 cents coins with the I mintmark are minted at the Bombay Mint in India. The mintmark is located just below the N in CENTS.