Malaysia Straits Settlements 5, 10, 20, and 50 Cents 1871 to 1927

Straits Settlements is a former British Crown colony on Asia's Malay Penninsula. Coins in 5, 10, 20, and 50 cent denominations all show the reigning British monarch (Victoria, Edward, George) on one side, and an encircled denomination on the other. These coins are made of silver.

In general, these are valuable coins. Date, denomination, and condition are important factors that affect value. The listings below show very approximate catalog values, although you should double-check these figures with results from current auctions (e.g., eBay) since prices vary greatly. Use the Important Terminology page to convert the catalog values below to actual buy and sell values.

5 CENTS (0.035 troy ounces silver)
worn: $10 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $18
well preserved: $70
fully uncirculated: $300
- 5 cent coins dated before 1880 are much more valuable, multiply these numbers by 10, except those dated 1878, multiply by two
- 5 cent coins dated after 1909 are less valuable, divide these numbers by 4
- 5 cent coins dated 1920 are special - see details at the bottom of this page

10 CENTS (0.070 troy ounces silver)
worn: $12 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $20
well preserved: $85
fully uncirculated: $350
- 10 cent coins dated before 1893 are worth about twice these values
- 10 cent coins dated 1883H (with H mint mark) catalog for $180 in average circulated condition
coins dated after 1909 are less valuable, divide these numbers by 4
- 10 cent coins dated 1920 catalog for $60 in average circulated condition

20 CENTS (0.140 troy ounces silver)
worn: $10 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $16
well preserved: $65
fully uncirculated: $300
- 20 cent coins dated before 1878 are worth about three times these values
- 20 cent coins dated 1871 and 1873 are rare and catalog for $1000 in average circulated condition
- 20 cent coins dated 1879 catalog for $200 in average circulated condition
- 20 cent coins dated after 1916 are worth about one-half these values
- 20 cent coins dated after 1925 are worth about one-quarter these values

50 CENTS (0.350 troy ounces silver)
worn: $100 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $180
well preserved: $520
fully uncirculated: $1600
- 50 cent coins dated 1889 catalog for $4000 in average circulated condition
- 50 cent coins dated 1893 catalog for $2000 in average circulated
- 50 cent coins dated after 1906 are worth about one-quarter these values
- 50 cent coins dated after 1919 are worth about one-tenth these values

If you have a 1920 Straits Settlement 5 cent coin, you must determine if it is made of silver or copper-nickel. The silver coins are very valuable. Look at the graphic below for a side-by-side comparison of the low-value and high-value pieces.

Thanks to Baldwin's for the photos of the 5 cent coins. The silver one sold for $2100 in a 2014 auction, while the copper-nickel coin sold for $235 during the same year.

NEVER CLEAN A COIN. CLEANING RUINS VALUE.
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