Summary
5 Cents, Issued by Straits Settlements, Malaysia, Penang, Malacca, Singapore, 1920
Minted by Bombay Mint, India
Obverse Description
Bust of the King wearing the Imperial crown and an ermine robe with the collar of the Garter; around, GEORGE V KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA; the artist's initials BM on bust truncation
Reverse Description
At centre within a circle of beads, 5; around, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS FIVE CENTS 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
Nickel
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Type of item
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Dimensions
20 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.947 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#34 Pridmore 256
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
[Book] Pridmore, Fred. 1955. Coins and Coinages of the Straits Settlements and British Malaya 1786 to 1951.
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