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Straits Settlements Coins

The Straits Settlements was a British colony in Southeast Asia that existed from 1826 to 1946. During this period, the region experienced an interesting monetary evolution reflecting its colonial and commercial history.

Currency and monetary system

Initially, the Straits Settlements used a variety of currencies, including Spanish and Mexican dollars. In 1867, the Straits Settlements dollar was introduced and became the official currency of the colony. This dollar was divided into 100 cents and remained in circulation until 1939. Coins minted included 1/4, 1/2, and 1 cent denominations in copper, as well as 5, 10 and 20 cents in silver. In 1903, the silver $1 coin was introduced, which became an emblematic piece of numismatics in the region.

Relevant numismatic milestones

An important milestone in the monetary history of the Straits Settlements was the creation of the Board of Commissioners of Currency in 1899, which was responsible for the issuance of banknotes. The first banknotes issued by this entity appeared in 1906. Another significant event was the introduction of nickel coins in 1920 to replace silver coins due to the fluctuating price of this metal. In 1939, with the outbreak of World War II, a major change occurred when the Straits Settlements dollar was replaced by the Malayan dollar, marking the end of an era in the region's numismatics.

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📢 Straits Settlements is a country that does not exist today. It is now part of the United Kingdom coins.

The most valuable coins

The most valuable Straits Settlements coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:

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The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.

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Coin Catalog

1/4 cent

FO#22040 KM#1
Year: 1845
Weight: 2,33 g
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 18,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

1/2 cent

FO#22044 KM#2
Year: 1845
Weight: 4,66 g
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 22,50 mm
Edge: Smooth

1 cent

FO#22049 KM#3
Year: 1845
Weight: 9,33 g
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 29,00 mm
Edge:

1/4 cent

FO#22041 KM#4
Year: 1862
Weight: 2,33 g
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 18,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

1/2 cent

FO#22045 KM#5
Year: 1862
Weight: 4,66 g
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 22,50 mm
Edge: Smooth

1 cent

FO#22050 KM#6
Year: 1862
Weight: 9,33 g
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 29,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

1/4 cent

FO#22042 KM#7
Year: 1872H
Weight: 2,33 g
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 18,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

1/4 cent

FO#22043 KM#7a
Year: 1884
Weight: 2,33 g
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 18,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

1/2 cent

FO#22046 KM#8
Price: 15,00€
Year: 1872H
Weight: 4,66 g
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 22,50 mm
Edge: Smooth

1/2 cent

FO#22047 KM#8a
Year: 1884
Weight: 4,66 g
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 22,50 mm
Edge:

1 cent

FO#22051 KM#9
Year: 1872H-1874H
Weight: 9,33 g
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 29,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

1 cent

FO#22052 KM#9a
Year: 1884
Weight: 9,33 g
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 29,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

5 cent

FO#22053 KM#10
Year: 1873-1876H
Weight: 1,35 g
Composition: Silver (0,800)
Diameter: 16,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

10 cents

FO#22062 KM#11
Year: 1871-1872H
Weight: 2,71 g
Composition: Silver (0,800)
Diameter: 18,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

20 cents

FO#22066 KM#12
Year: 1871-1872H
Weight: 5,43 g
Composition: Silver (0,800)
Diameter: 23,80 mm
Edge: Ribbed

50 cents

FO#22072 KM#13
Year: 1886-1890H
Weight: 13,57 g
Composition: Silver (0,800)
Diameter: 31,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

1/4 cent

FO#14205 KM#14
Year: 1889-1901
Weight: 2,20 g
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 18,10 mm
Edge: Ribbed

1/2 cent

FO#14204 KM#15
Year: 1889
Weight: 4,66 g
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 23,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

1 cent

FO#14175 KM#16
Price: 2,62€
Year: 1887-1901
Weight: 9,33 g
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 29,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

1/4 cent

FO#14203 KM#17
Year: 1905-1908
Weight: 2,33 g
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 18,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

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