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1 Sen

Malaysia · 1981

A bronze-colored circulation coin featuring the Parliament House in Kuala Lumpur on the obverse and the denomination with traditional floral motifs on the reverse.

Country: Malaysia
Year: 1981
Denomination: 1 Sen
Metal: Copper-plated Steel
Grade: About Uncirculated to Mint State (Circulated with minor environmental toning)

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Overview

A bronze-colored circulation coin featuring the Parliament House in Kuala Lumpur on the obverse and the denomination with traditional floral motifs on the reverse.

Historical significance

Issued during the reign of King Tuanku Ja'afar as part of the first series of Malaysian Ringgit coinage introduced in 1967.

Obverse (front)

Features the Parliament House building in Kuala Lumpur alongside the crescent and 14-point star representing the Malaysian federation.

Reverse (back)

Features a large numeral '1' in the center, flanked by small floral decorations ( bunga raya motifs), with 'MALAYSIA', 'SEN', and the year '1981' surrounding it.

Estimated value

$0.10 - $0.50 in circulated condition

What drives this coin's value

Condition, presence of mint luster, and lack of corrosion or heavy scratches.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated to Mint State (Circulated with minor environmental toning)

Mintage & rarity

Common circulation issue with high mintage numbers.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Due to low face value and high mintage, counterfeiting is extremely rare; magnetic test will react since it is steel-based.

Notable varieties & errors

No major distinct varieties or errors widely recognized for this specific year.

Similar coins

Other Southeast Asian minor coinage from the same era.

Care & preservation

Store in a dry, room-temperature environment. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners to preserve the original patina.

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Overview

Historical significance

Obverse (front)

Reverse (back)

Estimated value

What drives this coin's value

Grade assessment

Mintage & rarity

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Notable varieties & errors

Similar coins

Care & preservation

Other malaysia coins

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