Summary
1 Dollar, Issued by Straits Settlements, Malaysia, Penang, Malacca, Singapore, 1920
Minted by Calcutta Mint, India
Obverse Description
Crowned and draped bust of the King facing left, the King is wearing the Imperial Crown and the ermine Robe of State, the Collar of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, and the Badge of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath; around, GEORGE V KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA; on bust truncation, the artist's initials, BM
Reverse Description
At centre within a line circle, a scroll ornamentation containing Chinese characters YAT YUEN (one dollar) at top and bottom, and Malay characters SATU RINGGIT (one dollar) at right and left; around, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS ONE DOLLAR 1920
Edge Description
Milled
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1920 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
34 mm (Outside Diameter), 16.855 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#33
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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Keywords
British Empire Coins, Pacific Trade, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins