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5 Cents - George V
| Billon (.400 silver) | 1.36 g | 16.0 mm |
| Issuer | Straits Settlements (British Malaysia) |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1918-1920 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05) |
| Currency | Dollar (1845-1939) |
| Composition | Billon (.400 silver) |
| Weight | 1.36 g |
| Diameter | 16.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#12772 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Denomination within beaded circle, date lower right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
-STRAITS SETTLEMENTS-
5
FIVE CENTS 1919
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the region. The Straits Settlements, which consisted of Penang, Malacca, and Singapore, were a British colony at the time, and the coin was minted during the reign of King George V. However, in 1920, the Straits Settlements were merged with the Federated Malay States to form the Malayan Union, which later became the modern-day country of Malaysia. This coin, therefore, represents a unique moment in history, as it was minted during the transition from a British colony to a newly formed nation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 3100025 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1919 | 6900028 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1920 | 4000031 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents - George V 1918-1920 coin.
