5 Cents - Edward VII 1902-1903 front 5 Cents - Edward VII 1902-1903 back
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5 Cents - Edward VII

 
Silver (.800) 1.36 g 16.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Straits Settlements (British Malaysia)
King
Edward VII (1901-1910)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1902-1903
Value
5 Cents (0.05)
Currency
Dollar (1845-1939)
Composition
Silver (.800)
Weight
1.36 g
Diameter
16.0 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#15816
Rarity index
35%

Reverse

Denomination within beaded circle, date lower right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
·STRAITS SETTLEMENTS·
5
FIVE CENTS 1903

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Cents - Edward VII 1902-1903 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 the image of King Edward VII, who was the King 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 is now known as Malaysia.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1902  1920000 - - - - - -
1903  2270000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents - Edward VII 1902-1903 coin.