5 Cents - Elizabeth II - 1'st Portrait (1953 - 1961)
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Government
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Features
| Denomination | 5 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1 |
| Weight (g) | 1.41 |
| Diameter (mm) | 16 |
| Thickness (mm) | 0.96 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Cecil Walter Thomas
Lettering:
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Description:
Crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right.
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Description:
Crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right.
Reverse
Lettering:
MALAYA AND BRITISH BORNEO
5
CENTS
1961
Description:
Denomination within beaded circle.
MALAYA AND BRITISH BORNEO
5
CENTS
1961
Description:
Denomination within beaded circle.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 20,000,000 | Common | |
| 1953 | Proof | Very Rare | |
| 1957 | 10,000,000 | Common | |
| 1957 H | 10,000,000 | Common | |
| 1957 H | Proof | Very Rare | |
| 1957 KN | Common | ||
| 1958 | 10,000,000 | Common | |
| 1958 H | 10,000,000 | Common | |
| 1958 | Proof | Very Rare | |
| 1961 | 90,000,000 | Common | |
| 1961 H | 5,000,000 | Common | |
| 1961 KN | Common | ||
| 1961 | Proof | Very Rare |