50 Cents - Charles Brooke Rajah 1900-1906 front 50 Cents - Charles Brooke Rajah 1900-1906 back
50 Cents - Charles Brooke Rajah 1900-1906 photo
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50 Cents - Charles Brooke Rajah

 
Silver (.800) 13.57 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Sarawak (British Malaysia)
Raja
Charles Brooke (1868-1917)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1900-1906
Value
50 Cents (0.50)
Currency
Dollar (1868-1946)
Composition
Silver (.800)
Weight
13.57 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#15548
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Value within rope, date above, value at left and right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FIFTY · 1906 · CENTS
50

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Cents - Charles Brooke Rajah 1900-1906 coin from Sarawak (British Malaysia) is that it was minted during a time when Sarawak was still a kingdom ruled by the Brooke family, who were British colonialists. The coin features an image of Charles Brooke, the second White Rajah of Sarawak, on one side, and a depiction of a Malayan tiger on the other. This coin was minted in 1900 and was used as currency in Sarawak until 1906, when Charles Brooke's rule came to an end. Today, this coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, and it serves as a reminder of Sarawak's rich history and cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1900 H 40000 - - - - - -
1906 H 10000 - - - - - -

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