Straits Settlements 1900 20 cents

formerly in the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was struck in 1871-1901 after the Straits Settlements were made a separate crown colony and is scarce in nice condition despite the large mintage. This date is common for the type.

Recorded mintage: 620,000 plus 300,000 from the Heaton mint (mintmark "H").

Specification: 5.43 g, 0.800 fine silver, .139 tory oz ASW, 23 mm diameter, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM 12.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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• 1900 10 cents
• 1900-H 10 cents
• 1900 50 cents
• 1900-H 50 cents
• 1901 cent
• 1901 20 cents
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