Coins from Malaysia

Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia, on the Malay peninsula and Borneo, bordering Thailand, Brunei and Indonesia. It was inhabited of many states, sultanates and kingdoms known collectively as the 'Malay States' by the British, who established colonial footholds in the area such as Penang and Singapore as early as 1786 and 1819 respectively. From 1867 the Crown Colony of the Straits Settlements had been established; the British supported ventures to consolidate British influence in the other states; by 1909 they were in a dominant position as well as in neighbouring North Borneo and Sarawak. During WWII the British possessions were occupied by the Japanese from 1942 until 1945; afterwards local instability led to the Malay Federation becoming independent in 1963, Singapore was expelled in 1965. Since then Malaysia has become a thriving local economic powerhouse, being on the strategic Straits of Malacca. As of 2018 Malaysia has a population of about 31.8 million, and it currently uses the Malaysian ringgit.
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See also: Malay peninsula, Malaya, Straits Settlements, Malaya and British Borneo, North Borneo, Sarawak

Ringgit (1967-date)

100 Sen = 1 Ringgit

1 Sen (non-magnetic)
1967-1981
Bronze • 1.94 g • ⌀ 17.78 mm
KM# 1, Schön# 48, N# 5939

1 Sen (magnetic)
1973-1988
Copper clad steel • 1.72 g • ⌀ 17.78 mm
KM# 1a, Schön# 48a, N# 6989

1 Sen
1989-2008
Copper clad steel • 1.74 g • ⌀ 17.78 mm
KM# 49, Schön# 91, N# 931

5 Sen - First Series Coins - Parliament
1967-1988
Copper-nickel • 1.41 g • ⌀ 16.2 mm
KM# 2, Schön# 49, N# 1657

5 Sen - Agong
1989-2011
Copper-nickel • 1.41 g • ⌀ 16.25 mm
KM# 50, Schön# 92, N# 1659

5 Sen
2011-2022 (2011-2023)
Stainless steel • 1.72 g • ⌀ 17.78 mm
KM# 201, Schön# 235, N# 23730

10 Sen - First Series - Parliament
1967-1988
Copper-nickel • 2.82 g • ⌀ 19.4 mm
KM# 3, Schön# 50, N# 995

10 Sen - Agong
1989-2011
Copper-nickel • 2.82 g • ⌀ 19.4 mm
KM# 51, Schön# 93, N# 1656

10 Sen
2011-2022
Stainless steel • 2.98 g • ⌀ 18.8 mm
KM# 202, Schön# 236, N# 23731

20 Sen - Agong
1967-1988
Copper-nickel • 5.65 g • ⌀ 23.5 mm
KM# 4, Schön# 51, N# 2089

20 Sen - Agong
1989-2011
Copper-nickel • 5.66 g • ⌀ 23.59 mm
KM# 52, Schön# 94, N# 1658

20 Sen
2011-2023
Nickel brass • 4.18 g • ⌀ 20.6 mm
KM# 203, Schön# 237, N# 23734

25 Sen - Agong XII (Sumatran Rhino)
2003
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 9.1600 g • ⌀ 30 mm
KM# 77, N# 12722

25 Sen - Agong XII (Asian Elephant)
2003
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 9.1600 g • ⌀ 30 mm
KM# 78, N# 12724

25 Sen - Agong XII (Orang Utan)
2003
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 9.1600 g • ⌀ 30 mm
KM# 79, N# 12731

25 Sen - Agong XII (Sumatran Tiger)
2003
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 9.16 g • ⌀ 30 mm
KM# 80, N# 12730

25 Sen - Agong XII (Slow Loris Lemur)
2003
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 9.1600 g • ⌀ 30 mm
KM# 81, N# 12729

25 Sen - Agong XII (Barking Deer)
2003
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 9.1600 g • ⌀ 30 mm
KM# 82, N# 12728

25 Sen - Agong XII (Tapir)
2003
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 9.1600 g • ⌀ 30 mm
KM# 83, N# 12727

25 Sen - Agong XII (Sumatran Serow)
2003
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 9.1600 g • ⌀ 30 mm
KM# 84, N# 12733

25 Sen - Agong XII (Sambar Deer)
2003
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 9.1600 g • ⌀ 30 mm
KM# 85, N# 12734

25 Sen - Agong XII (Proboscis Monkey)
2003
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 9.1600 g • ⌀ 30 mm
KM# 86, N# 12736

25 Sen - Agong XII (Gaur)
2003
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 9.1600 g • ⌀ 30 mm
KM# 87, N# 12737

25 Sen - Agong XII (Clouded Leopard)
2003
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 9.16 g • ⌀ 30 mm
KM# 88, N# 12739

25 Sen - Agong XII (Barau Barau)
2004-2005
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 9.1400 g • ⌀ 30 mm
KM# 89, N# 13975

25 Sen - Agong XII (Great Argus)
2004-2005
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 9.1400 g • ⌀ 30 mm
KM# 90, N# 13976

25 Sen - Agong XII (Collared Kingfisher)
2004-2005
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 9.1400 g • ⌀ 30 mm
KM# 91, N# 14188

25 Sen - Agong XII (White-bellied Sea Eagle)
2004-2005
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 9.1400 g • ⌀ 30 mm
KM# 92, N# 14189

25 Sen - Agong XII (Asian Fairy Bluebird)
2004-2005
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 9.1600 g • ⌀ 30 mm
KM# 93, N# 14190

25 Sen - Agong XII (Rhinoceros Hornbill)
2004-2005
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 9.1600 g • ⌀ 30 mm
KM# 94, N# 14191

25 Sen - Agong XII (Nicobar Pigeon)
2004-2005
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 9.1600 g • ⌀ 30 mm
KM# 95, N# 14192

25 Sen - Agong XII (Crested Wood Partridge)
2004-2005
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 9.1600 g • ⌀ 30 mm
KM# 96, N# 14193

25 Sen - Agong XII (Black and Red Broadbill)
2004-2005
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 9.1600 g • ⌀ 30 mm
KM# 97, N# 14194

25 Sen - Agong XII (Green Imperial Pigeon)
2004-2005
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 9.1600 g • ⌀ 30 mm
KM# 98, N# 14196

25 Sen - Agong XII (Great Egret)
2004-2005
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 9.1600 g • ⌀ 30 mm
KM# 99, N# 14197

25 Sen - Agong XII (Brown Shrike)
2004-2005
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 9.1600 g • ⌀ 30 mm
KM# 100, N# 14198

25 Sen - Agong XII (Olive Ridley Turtle)
2006
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 15.5000 g • ⌀ 34 mm
KM# 101, N# 12827

25 Sen - Agong XII (Leatherback Turtle)
2006
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 15.5000 g • ⌀ 34 mm
KM# 102, N# 12828

25 Sen - Agong XII (Green Turtle)
2006
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 15.5 g • ⌀ 34 mm
KM# 103, N# 12829

25 Sen - Agong XII (Hawksbill Turtle)
2006
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 15.5000 g • ⌀ 34 mm
KM# 104, N# 12830

25 Sen - Agong XII (Dugong Manatee)
2006
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 15.5000 g • ⌀ 34 mm
KM# 105, N# 12831

25 Sen - Agong XII (Whale Shark)
2006
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 15.5000 g • ⌀ 34 mm
KM# 106, N# 12832

25 Sen - Agong XII (Irrawaddy Dolphin)
2006
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 15.5000 g • ⌀ 34 mm
KM# 107, N# 12833

25 Sen - Agong XII (Bottlenose Dolphin)
2006
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 15.5000 g • ⌀ 34 mm
KM# 108, N# 12834

25 Sen - Agong XII (Siamese Crocodile)
2006
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 15.5000 g • ⌀ 34 mm
KM# 109, N# 12835

25 Sen - Agong XII (Estuarine Crocodile)
2006
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 15.5000 g • ⌀ 34 mm
KM# 110, N# 12836

25 Sen - Agong XII (Malayan Gharial)
2006
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 15.5000 g • ⌀ 34 mm
KM# 111, N# 12837

25 Sen - Agong XII (Terrapin Turtle)
2006
Non-circulating coin: Endangered Species Series
Brass • 15.5000 g • ⌀ 34 mm
KM# 112, N# 12838

50 Sen - Agong
1967-1988
Copper-nickel • 9.33 g • ⌀ 27.7 mm
KM# 5, Schön# 52, N# 12741

50 Sen - Agong
1989-2011
Copper-nickel • 9.33 g • ⌀ 27.76 mm
KM# 53, Schön# 95, N# 1655