Malaysia 1990 20 sen

from the Acanthite 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 most years 1989-2011. As of August 2023, US$1 = 4.65 Malaysian ringgit, making this coin worth about US$0.04.

Recorded mintage: 56,249,000.

Specification: 5.66 g, copper-nickel, 23.6 mm diameter, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM 52.

Source:

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

Link to:

• 1982 10 sen
• 1982 20 sen
• 1982 50 sen
• 1989 10 sen
• 2008 10 sen
• 2010 20 sen
• Coins and currency dated 1990