Up for auction is an 'ancient currency' Malay Archipelago Coin Pendant crafted by the famed Royal Selangor.

For centuries, tin was a prized commodity in the Malay Archipelago. The earliest form of currency was solid blocks of tin, minted in the shape of animals such as crocodiles, elephants and cockerels. Early coinage, the tin pitis emerged in the early 20th century with the influx of merchants from Europe, Middle East and China. The pitis featured Arabic or Jawi inscriptions and were cast in the form of coin tress, similar to Chinese copper coins. These reproductions are crafted in pewter, an alloy of tin.

• Obverse - Suni'a fi Jumada'l Ula sanat 1321 [Issued in Jumada'l Ula (5th month of the Muslim calendar) 1903/4].
• Reverse - Adim Mulkahu Belanjaan Kerajaan Kelantan [Permanent be the prosperity of the currency of the State of Kelantan].

Item is brand new (unused). These reproduction coin pendant measures approximately 2cm in diameter and comes attached on a waxed cord necklace, introductory pamplet and plastic case holder. Limited collector's item is not available in retail branches or catalogue. Excellent for decorative adornment or numismatics collection.

Will ship Worldwide. Local shipping is SGD1 (add SGD2 to shipping for registered service). International AIR REGISTERED is USD3.50. Local payment via Internet banking/ATM transfer (preferred). Overseas buyer pay via Paypal; or other agreed-upon payment methods. Insurance is optional and at buyer's request. Please click here to visit other interesting items on auction or 'Buy It Now'. Combine shipping can be arranged. Thank you for looking.

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On 02/11/2005 at 11:29:08 SGT, seller added the following information:

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On Jul 02, 2008 at 02:08:47 SGT, seller added the following information: