Sarawak 1889 cent

formerly in the Mountain Groan Collection

Sarawak, a British colony on the northwest coast of Borneo, was ruled by a dynasty of white rajahs from 1841 to 1946. This type was issued 1870 and 1879-91 from London and Heaton, along with a half cent and quarter cent. It is common in low grade but expensive in nice condition. A hole was added for the issues of 1892-97. No silver coins were issued until 1900. This is a fairly common date.

Recorded mintage: 535,000 plus 2,675,000 from Heaton.

Specification: 9.33 g, bronze, 29.2 mm diameter, plain edge.

Catalog reference: KM 6.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1888 cent
• 1891-H cent
• Coins and currency dated 1889