1903~1941 British North Borneo 5 cents coin

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Observe:
The Coat of Arms of the British North Borneo Chartered Company; on a shield, a lion above a dhow (native boat) with sails; the shield is supported by two native warriors, one holding a shield, the other a large native sword or machete; the crest, two arms holding a flag staff; below on ribbon the motto PERGO ET PERAGO (translation: I undertake and I achieve); below, the mint mark (H for The Mint Birmingham Limited, known as Ralph Heaton and Sons Limited before 1879).

Reverse:
Within a circle of beads, value 5 CENTS on two lines; around, · STATE OF NORTH BORNEO · ; below, the date.
All above information is from this site
Link: https://onlinecoin.club/Coins/CoinType/North_Borneo/Five_Cents/

Technical Specifications:
Diameter: 28 mm.
Weight: 7.2 gm.
Composition: Copper -Nickel.(75% copper, 25% Nickel)
Edge: Plain.
Mint: The Mint Birmingham Limited
Mint Mark: H

Year & mintage:
1903H - 1,000,000
1920H - 100,000
1921H - 500,000
1927H - 150,000
1928H - 151,000
1938H - 500,000
1940H - 500,000
1941H - 1,000,000

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