20 Cents - George V 1926-1935 front 20 Cents - George V 1926-1935 back
20 Cents - George V 1926-1935 photo
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20 Cents - George V

 
Silver (.600) 5.43 g 23.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Straits Settlements (British Malaysia)
King
George V (1910-1936)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1926-1935
Value
20 Cents (0.20)
Currency
Dollar (1845-1939)
Composition
Silver (.600)
Weight
5.43 g
Diameter
23.8 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#12777
Rarity index
18%

Reverse

Denomination within beaded circle, date lower right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
STRAITS SETTLEMENTS
20
TWENTY CENTS 1935

Edge

Reeded

Comment

For the Straits Settlements 1935 20 cents coin, the two variations are a flat-top 3 in 1935 (first image) and a round-top 3 in 1935 (second image).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Cents - George V 1926-1935 from Straits Settlements (British Malaysia) coin is that it was minted during a time when the Straits Settlements were still a British colony, and it features an image of King George V, who was the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom at the time. The coin's design, which includes the King's image and the inscription "GEORGIVS V D G BRITT OMN REX," serves as a reminder of the colonial history of the region and the influence of British rule in Malaysia.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1926  2500000 - - - - - -
1927  3000000 - - - - - -
1935  1000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Cents - George V 1926-1935 coin.