When did the Straits Settlement coins come out?
Robert Miller
Updated on April 06, 2026
The first series of Straits Settlements coins bearing the inscription “Straits Settlement” was issued in 1871 for the ruler Queen Victoria. 5 Cents, 10 Cents and 20 Cents were introduced in 1871. In 1872 ¼ Cent, ½ Cent and 1 Cent were released into circulation.
What was the value of a 1920 Straits Settlement Coin?
Coin value – $5-10 . 5 cents 1920 copper-nickel 5 / STRAITS SETTLEMENTS / FIVE CENTS 1920 / Value within beaded circle GEORGE V KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA / Crowned bust left Coin value – $5-10 . 5 cents 1935 (1926-1935) silver 0.600 5 / STRAITS SETTLEMENTS / FIVE CENTS 1935 / Value within beaded circle
What was the original settlement of the Straits Settlements?
The Straits Settlements originally consisted of the four individual settlements of Penang, Singapore, Malacca, and Dinding. Christmas Island and the Cocos Islands were added in 1886. The island of Labuan, off the coast of Borneo, was also incorporated into the colony with effect from 1 January 1907, becoming a separate settlement within it in 1912.
Where was the first Straits Settlement in Malaysia?
Countries and territories › Malaysia › Straits Settlements Straits Settlements was the name given to a series of British colonial possessions on the Malay Peninsula, with the oldest being Penang, founded in 1786, followed by Singapore in 1819.
How much is 1 cent worth in Malaysia?
Features Country Straits Settlements (Malaysia) Queen Victoria ( 1837-1901) Type Standard circulation coin Years 1887-1901 Value 1 Cent (0.01)
When was the first 50 cent coin made?
In 1872 ¼ Cent, ½ Cent and 1 Cent were released into circulation. Silver 50 cents coins were first introduced in 1886. ¼ , ½ and 1 Cent coins were made by copper and bronze depending on their issuance year. 5, 10, 20 and 50 Cents were made by .800 silver.