Malaysia 1981 10 sen

from the Mountain Groan Collection

Malaysia obtained her independence in 1963, being a federation of the former British colonies in southeast Asia (Malaya, Singapore, Sarawak and British North Borneo). Singapore left in 1965 after interracial riots made it clear that Chinese were not welcome. This type was struck 1967-68, 1971-73, 1976-83 and 1988 in large quantities. It was redesigned in 1989 (KM 51).

Recorded mintage: 236 638 957.

Specification: 2.82 g, copper-nickel, 19.3 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 3.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1981-FM 500 ringgit, fourth Malaysian 5-Year Plan
• 1982 5 sen
• 1982 10 sen
• 1982 20 sen
• 1982 50 sen
• 1982 500 ringgit
• 1984 sen
• Coins and currency dated 1981
• return to coins of Malaysia