Niewmismatic Error Coins

Singapore Merchant Token Of Native States: Terengganu- Malaya(1835/36)
These Merchant tokens were extensively circulated in the Malay State of Perak, Selangor and Terengganu. During the 1830's, merchants from Singapore used this type of coinage as small change. They were usually inscribed in Jawi script with the name of the state i.e. Negeri Perak, Negeri Selangor and Negeri Terengganu, the denomination and the date.

This is one of the Singapore Merchant Tokens that was inscribed with the names of native states in the Malay Archipelago, the state of Terengganu-Malaya dated 1835/36.

Obverse: In Jawi " Negeri Terengganu" (State of Terengganu)

Reverse: In Jawi "Satu Keping 1251 AH" (One Keping 1251 AH= 1835/36)
Edge: Plain.

Weight: 2.26gm.
Diameter: 21mm

Composition: Copper

Code: SS63