Sarawak Coins
Sarawak' s monetary history is fascinating and reflects the political and economic changes in the region. From its time as an independent kingdom to its incorporation into Malaysia, Sarawak has undergone several transitions in its monetary system.
Coins of the Kingdom of Sarawak
During the period of the Kingdom of Sarawak, under the rule of the Brooke dynasty (1841-1946), coins of its own were issued. These included copper and silver pieces with denominations such as the cent and the dollar. The coins usually featured the portrait of the ruling Rajah and local symbols. An important milestone was the issuance of the first Sarawak coin in 1863, under James Brooke.
Transition and current monetary system
After World War II, Sarawak became a British colony and subsequently joined the Federation of Malaysia in 1963. This political change led to the adoption of the Malay dollar and later the ringgit as the official currency. Today, Sarawak uses the Malaysian ringgit, although there is a growing interest among collectors in the old coins of the Kingdom of Sarawak, which are considered valuable historical pieces.
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Sarawak is a country that does not exist today. It is now part of the Malaysia coins.
The most valuable coins
The most valuable Sarawak coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin Catalog
1 keping (James Brooke Rajah)
1/4 cent
1/2 cent
1/2 cent
1 cent
1 cent
1/4 cent
1/2 cent
1 cent
1 cent
5 cents
10 cents
20 cents
50 cents
1 cent
5 cents
5 cents
10 cents
10 cents
20 cents
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