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5 Cents - George VI
| Silver (.750) | 1.36 g | 16.0 mm |
| Issuer | Malaya (Malaysia) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1939-1941 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05) |
| Currency | Dollar (1939-1953) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 1.36 g |
| Diameter | 16.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1952 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#12718 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
Value within beaded circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY MALAYSIA
5
CENTS
1941
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The coins without mintmarks are minted at the Royal Mint in London. The 1941 5 cents coins with the I mintmark are minted at the Calcutta Mint in India. The mintmark is located just below the N in CENTS.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Cents George VI coin from Malaya (Malaysia) is that it was minted during World War II, specifically between 1939 and 1941. Due to the war, the coin's silver content was reduced from the standard .900 to .750, which was a common practice during this time period to conserve silver for the war effort. Despite this reduction, the coin still maintains a relatively high silver content compared to modern coins, making it a unique and interesting collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 I | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents - George VI 1939-1941 coin.
