Expert: Brad Swain - 11/14/2009

Question
Hi Brad,

I wonder what are the estimated value of some of the old straits settlement coin below. They are in moderate wear condition.

1.King George V 1932 Straits Settlement ½ cent (Bronze, square coin)
2.King George V 1916 Straits Settlement ¼ cent (Copper, round coin)
3.King George VI 1940 Straits Settlement ½ cent (Bronze, square coin)
4.Edward VII 1905 Straits Settlement ¼ cent (copper, round coin)
5.Victoria Queen 1898 Straits Settlement ¼ cent (copper, round coin)
6.1914 Netherland Sch Indie ½ cent

Thanks.  

Answer
Hi Suryanti, mintage numbers and value estimates with moderate wear are below:
1.King George V 1932 Straits Settlement ½ cent (Bronze, square coin), 5 million, $8.
2.King George V 1916 Straits Settlement ¼ cent (Copper, round coin), 4 million, $15.
3.King George VI 1940 Malaya ½ cent (Bronze, square coin), 6 million, $8.
4.Edward VII 1905 Straits Settlement ¼ cent (copper, round coin), 2 million, $35.
5.Victoria Queen 1898 Straits Settlement ¼ cent (copper, round coin), 1.5 million, $18.
6.1914 Netherlands East Indies ½ cent, 50 million, $1.50.
You might also try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.
Brad