100 Sen = 1 Ringgit
10 Sen
Years: 1989-2011
Metal: Copper-nickel
Weight: 2.82 gm
Diameter: 19.4 mm
Thickness: 1.2 mm.
Metal: Copper-nickel
Weight: 2.82 gm
Diameter: 19.4 mm
Thickness: 1.2 mm.
This coin is from the year 2004.
Obverse of coin features Congkak - a game of Malay origin for two which consists of a board which has several 'holes'
Reverse of coin features the Value dividing date below national flower [Hibiscus] blossom.
Reverse of coin features the Value dividing date below national flower [Hibiscus] blossom.
Congkak or Congklak is a mancala game of Malay origin played in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Southern Thailand, and some parts of Sumatra and Borneo.The word congkak is believed to originate from old Malay "congak", meaning "mental calculation" which is mainly practiced in this game. It is regarded that an efficient player who mentally calculates a few steps in advance will have an advantage in collecting points to win the game.
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| Congkak Board |
It is believed that this traditional games are originated from Malacca Kingdom where it become popular and were spread to Southern Asian. In early days,it was thought that this game was for the King family and the residents.As the congkak board is shaped like a boat that was believed come from the legend of a fisherman unable to go to the sea during rainy season who lost his income during this time.To prevent boredom,he created this game which is similar to his boat.That's why mostly the congkak board shaped like a boat.
A game of intelligence, played by womenfolk in ancient times, requiring no more than holes in the earth and tamarind seed, has today been refined to a board game. It is a traditional mathematical game. This game could help increasing your mathematical skills and enhance your creative mind.This traditional game has encouraging many new generation to upgrade this game,suitable with the condition.
"Congkak" is a game for two players using a board which has several storehouses. The aim of the game is to gather as many shells into the storehouses on the player’s side. Normally, either cowrie shells or tamarind seeds are used.
A game of intelligence, played by womenfolk in ancient times, requiring no more than holes in the earth and tamarind seed, has today been refined to a board game. It is a traditional mathematical game. This game could help increasing your mathematical skills and enhance your creative mind.This traditional game has encouraging many new generation to upgrade this game,suitable with the condition.
"Congkak" is a game for two players using a board which has several storehouses. The aim of the game is to gather as many shells into the storehouses on the player’s side. Normally, either cowrie shells or tamarind seeds are used.
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20 Sen - First Series
Years: 1967-1988
Metal: Copper-nickel
Weight: 5.69 gm
Diameter: 23.4 mm
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Metal: Copper-nickel
Weight: 5.69 gm
Diameter: 23.4 mm
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Minting of the first sen series was halted in 1989 when the second series was introduced in circulation. The coins, however, remain in legal tender as of 2010, but have steadily declined in numbers since the 1990s and are now scarcely in circulation.
Obverse side features Parliament House and a 13-pointed star and crescent moon.
Reverse side features denomination and the year of mintage.
Reverse side features denomination and the year of mintage.
The Malaysian Houses of Parliament is a building complex where the Malaysian Parliament assembles. The structure is located at the Lake Gardens in Kuala Lumpur, right next to the Malaysian National Monument.
13-pointed star and crescent moon is taken from the Malaysian flag.
Click here to know more about Malaysian Parliament House.
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Here are all the coins together to get the idea of their comparative sizes.
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