In 1952 the Malaya and British Borneo dollar was established for use in Singapore, the Federation of Malaya, North Borneo
and Sarawak with coins first issued in 1953. The Five Cent continued with an only slightly updated design when compared with
the first five cent coin in 1871. The reverse features the new legend
of MALAYA AND BRITISH BORNEO around an inner circle with 5 CENTS inside. The obverse features
the young head effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the legend, QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND.The
issue was struck in four years from 1953 to 1961 though with a number of mintmark variations
for all years but 1953 leaving a total of 10 issues to collect. All years are readily available in mint state
though the Heaton mint issues are scarce and the 1961-KN with a small
mintmark is very scarce and may require some patience if sought in higher mint state grades.
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