20 Cents - George V 1916-1917 front 20 Cents - George V 1916-1917 back
20 Cents - George V 1916-1917 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
1916-1917
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#15819
Rarity index
57%

Reverse

Denomination within beaded circle, date lower right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
-STRAITS SETTLEMENTS-
20
TWENTY CENTS 1916

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Cents - George V 1916-1917 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 and mintage were overseen by the British government, and it was used as a form of currency in the Straits Settlements, which were a group of territories in Southeast Asia that were under British control. Today, this coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, and it is highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of British colonialism in Asia.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1916 B 545230 - - - - - -
1917 B 651643 - - - - - -

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 1916-1917 coin.