1910 Straits Settlements 20 Cents – Edward VII – KM#22a – 60% Silver

A 1910 Straits Settlements 20 Cents, catalogued as KM#22a and struck in 60% silver during the reign of King Edward VII.

The obverse features the crowned right-facing bust of King Edward VII, surrounded by the legend EDWARD VII KING & EMPEROR. The reverse displays the large numeral 20 within a beaded circle, surrounded by STRAITS SETTLEMENTS TWENTY CENTS 1910.

This issue forms part of the distinctive colonial coinage of the Straits Settlements, the British-administered territories centred on Singapore, Penang and Malacca. Edward VII Straits Settlements silver remains an appealing collecting area for enthusiasts of British colonial, Southeast Asian and world coinage.

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Condition Fine (F)

A well-circulated example with considerable wear, scratches and surface marks. There are significant areas of dark toning, encrustation and surface deterioration, particularly on the obverse. Despite this, the portrait, legends, denomination and date remain identifiable. Fine (F) condition overall; please assess the photographs carefully.

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