© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
50 Sen - Omar Ali Saifuddin III
1967 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 9.33 g | 27.8 mm |
| Issuer | Brunei |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Omar Ali Saifuddien III (1950-1967) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1967 |
| Value | 50 Sen 0.50 BND = USD 0.39 |
| Currency | Ringgit / Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 9.33 g |
| Diameter | 27.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#12110 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
The national emblem of Brunei, within circle of beads, legend outside.
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
KERAJAAN BRUNEI
1967
50 SEN
الدائمون المحسنون بالهدى
بروني دارالسلام
Engraver: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Security
Comment
Reverse details: The national emblem was adopted in 1940. There are five main components(crest): the flag, the royal parasol (ceremonial umbrella), the wings, the hands, and the crescent.
Below the crescent is a banner; both are inscribed in Arabic:
On the crescent, Brunei's national motto: “Always render service with God's guidance” (الدائمون المحسنون بالهدى).
On the banner (scroll), the state's name: Brunei Darussalam (بروني دارالسلام), literally “Brunei, the Abode of Peace”.
Of the total mintage, 500,000 were minted in 1967 and 288,000 were minted in 1968.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Sen coin from Brunei featuring Omar Ali Saifuddin III is that it was the first coin to feature the country's head of state, the Sultan, on a standard circulation coin. This was a significant departure from the previous coinage of Brunei, which had featured generic designs and did not include any portraits of the ruling family. The introduction of the Sultan's portrait on the coin was seen as a symbol of the country's independence and sovereignty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 788000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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