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Silver coins were in regular circulation in Sarawak. The values below represent the intrinsic value of silver coins from Sarawak.
Sarawak silver coins that are in uncirculated condition, or that may be rare and collectible may also have numismatic value. You can use this table as a guide when buying and selling circulated silver coins from Sarawak.
The melt values are calculated and displayed in USD based on the today's silver spot price of $32.3 per troy ounce.
| Denomination / Currency | Years Minted | Fineness | Gross Weight (g) | ASW (g) | ASW (oz t) | Melt Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Cents | 1900- 1915 | .800 | 1.35 | 1.08 | .0347 | $1.12 |
| 5 Cents | 1920 | .400 | 1.35 | 0.54 | .0174 | $0.56 |
| 10 Cents | 1900- 1915 | .800 | 2.71 | 2.17 | .0697 | $2.25 |
| 10 Cents | 1920 | .400 | 2.71 | 1.08 | .0349 | $1.13 |
| 20 Cents | 1900- 1915 | .800 | 5.43 | 4.34 | .1397 | $4.51 |
| 20 Cents | 1920- 1927 | .400 | 5.43 | 2.17 | .0698 | $2.25 |
| 50 Cents | 1900- 1906 | .800 | 13.57 | 10.86 | .349 | $11.27 |
| 50 Cents | 1927 | .500 | 10.3 | 5.15 | .1656 | $5.35 |
The history of silver coins in Sarawak is a fascinating journey that reflects the region's unique cultural and political history. Sarawak, located on the island of Borneo, was ruled by the White Rajahs, a dynasty of British adventurers, from 1841 until it became a British Crown Colony in 1946.
Image: One Sarawak Dollar, 1935
The first silver coins issued in Sarawak were introduced in the late 19th century. These coins featured the portrait of the ruling White Rajah at the time, Charles Brooke, who ruled from 1868 to 1917. The coins typically included denominations of 10, 20, and 50 cents, as well as the one dollar coin.
During the reign of Charles Vyner Brooke, who succeeded Charles Brooke and ruled until 1946, additional silver coins were minted. These coins continued to bear the portrait of the Rajah and were used widely throughout the region.
After World War II, Sarawak was ceded to the British Crown and became a Crown Colony. The issuance of silver coins continued under British administration until Sarawak joined the Federation of Malaysia in 1963. At this point, the Malaysian ringgit became the official currency, and the use of Sarawak's distinctive silver coins gradually phased out.
Today, these historic silver coins are cherished by collectors and numismatists, offering a tangible connection to Sarawak's unique past and its era under the rule of the White Rajahs.