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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:

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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.

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Coin Catalog

1/4 cent

FO#12904 KM#1
Year: 1863
Weight: 2,30 g
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 18,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

1/2 cent

FO#12905 KM#2
Year: 1863
Weight: 4,65 g
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 22,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

1/2 cent

FO#23320 KM#2a
Year: 1863
Weight:
Composition: Copper
Diameter:
Edge:

1 cent

FO#23322 KM#3a
Year: 1863
Weight: 9,25 g
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 28,50 mm
Edge:

1 cent

FO#12906 KM#3
Year: 1863
Weight: 8,90 g
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 29,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

1/4 cent

FO#12907 KM#4
Year: 1870-1896
Weight: 2,40 g
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 18,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

1/2 cent

FO#12908 KM#5
Year: 1870-1896
Weight: 4,70 g
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 22,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

1 cent

FO#12898 KM#6
Price: 6,96€ - 26,00€
Year: 1870-1891
Weight: 9,33 g
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 29,29 mm
Edge: Smooth

1 cent

FO#12909 KM#7
Year: 1892-1897
Weight: 9,10 g
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 24,90 mm
Edge: Smooth

5 cents

FO#12910 KM#8
Year: 1900-1915
Weight: 1,35 g
Composition: Silver
Diameter: 15,70 mm
Edge: Ribbed

10 cents

FO#12911 KM#9
Year: 1900-1915
Weight: 2,71 g
Composition: Silver
Diameter: 18,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

20 cents

FO#12912 KM#10
Year: 1900-1915
Weight: 5,43 g
Composition: Silver
Diameter: 23,40 mm
Edge: Ribbed

50 cents

FO#14781 KM#11
Year: 1900-1906
Weight: 13,57 g
Composition: Silver
Diameter: 31,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

1 cent

FO#14782 KM#12
Year: 1920
Weight: 2,00 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 18,10 mm
Edge: Smooth

5 cents

FO#14783 KM#13
Year: 1920
Weight: 1,35 g
Composition: Silver
Diameter: 17,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 cents

FO#23323 KM#14
Year: 1920-1927
Weight: 3,70 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 21,20 mm
Edge: Smooth

10 cents

FO#23324 KM#15
Year: 1920
Weight: 2,71 g
Composition: Silver (0,400)
Diameter: 17,40 mm
Edge: Ribbed

10 cents

FO#23326 KM#16
Price: 9,00€
Year: 1920-1934
Weight: 5,80 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 26,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

20 cents

FO#23325 KM#17
Year: 1920
Weight: 5,43 g
Composition: Silver (0,400)
Diameter: 24,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

20 cents

FO#23327 KM#17a
Year: 1927
Weight: 5,10 g
Composition: Silver (0,400)
Diameter: 23,50 mm
Edge: Ribbed

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