From 1933 to 1938, the question of Malayan currency was under review by a commissioner, Sir Basil P. Blackett, appointed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies. The reason for this was the continuous agitation by the Federated Malay States(FMS) ( Perak, Selangor, Pahang and Negri Sembilan) for a share of the profits arising […]
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1/2 cent 1940 King George VI Malaya coin
Posted by Peter on February 20th, 2010
This coin has a mintage of 6m. Each coin weigh 2.91 g, size:18.5×18.5, bronze metal and has plain edge. [ see article on history of Malaya (1939-1952) coinage ]
10 Cents 1945i & 20 Cent 1945i Malaya King George VI
Posted by Peter on January 10th, 2009
Though the coins struck during the reign of King George VI (1936-1952) is not extremely long, there are two Malaya Proof coins of which their prices in the 2008 Malaysian price catologue came out very distinctly and is noteworthy:- 10 cents 1945 i Malaya King George VI – unc condition USD4.5K and proof condition rated […]