1940 MALAYA 1/2 CENT - HIGH VALUE - Low Mintage Coin Half Cent

Issuing Authority: The coin was issued by the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Malaya, an organization established to manage currency production and issuance for the Malayan region.
Minting: These coins were initially produced by the Royal Mint in London but production shifted to India in 1941 due to the war.
Circulation: The 1/2 cent coins, the last denomination in the series, were introduced into circulation in Malaya in April 1940.
Design: The obverse features King George VI's crowned head. The reverse displays the denomination "1/2 CENT" within a beaded circle, encircled by the text "COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY MALAYA 1940".
Composition & Dimensions: This bronze coin has a weight of approximately 2.89g to 2.91g and is a square shape with rounded corners, measuring 18mm x 18mm.
Collectibility: This coin is a notable item for collectors interested in the history of Malayan currency or coins from the British Empire or Commonwealth.

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