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1 Dollar British Trade Dollar
| Silver (.900) | 26.95 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| King | Edward VII (1901-1910) George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1895-1935 |
| Value | 1 Dollar = 5 Shillings (¼) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 26.95 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 August 1937 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#8472 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Chinese characters and Jawi script in ornamental flower.
Lettering:
壹
ساتو رڠڬية
圓
Translation:
Chinese: One Dollar
Jawi: One Ringgit
Engraver: George William de Saulles
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued to facilitate British trade in the Orient, the reverse design incorporated the denomination in Chinese characters and Malay script (often found with chop marks which do not detract from the value - see below).Struck at three separate mints as follows:
B - Bombay mint Found on tip of middle fork on trident; missing on some 1895, 1897 & 1898 issues;
