Straits Settlements second series coins were issued under King Edward Vii in 1902 until 1910. The coin series produced in 1/4 Cent, 1/2 Cent, 1 Cent, 5 Cents, 10 Cents, 20 Cents, 50 Cents and 1 Dollar denomination. The 1/4, 1/2 and 1 Cent coins were made from bronze. The 5, 10, 20, 50 cents and 1 dollar were minted in silver using different composition.
A new dollar coin for the Straits Settlements coins series was introduced in 1903. All foreign silver dollars which were in circulation in the Straits Settlements were demonitized with effect from 31st August 1904 and were replaced with the Straits Settlements dollar. The idea was that when the exchange value had diverged significantly from that of the other silver dollars, then the authorities would peg it to sterling at that value, hence putting the Straits Settlements unto the gold exchange standard.
On 22 October 1906 by the Straits Settlements (coinage) order of 1906: The Straits Settlements adopted the gold exchange standard. A gold value of 2 Shilings 4 Pence was given to the Strais Settlements Dollar by the governemnt which also authorised the board of Currency Commisioners to receive gold at the rate of seven gold Sovereigns for 60 Settlements Silver Dollar.
By November 1906, the first Straits Settlements large silver dollars dated 1903 and 1904 became intrinsically worth their face value. A second series of smaller Straits Settlements dollar of a lower silver weight were struck between 1907 until 1909.
Obverse Description: Bust of the King wearing the Imperial crown and an ermine Robe of State with the Collar of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath; around, EDWARD VII KING AND EMPEROR; the artist's initials DES below bust.
Reverse Description: At centre within a circle of beads, denomination; around, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS denomination & Year.
Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1/4 cents
Issued by: Straits Settlements
Ruler/Governor: King Edward Vii
Mint: Calcutta Mint, India
Diameter: 18 mm
Thickness:
Weight: 2.33 g
Coin Shape: Round
Composition: Bronze
Coin Edge:Milled
References: KM#17
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Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1/2 cents
Issued by: Straits Settlements
Ruler/Governor: King Edward Vii
Mint: Calcutta Mint, India
Diameter: 23 mm
Thickness:
Weight: 4.66 g
Coin Shape: Round
Composition: Bronze
Coin Edge:Milled
References: KM#17
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Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 cent
Issued by: Straits Settlements
Ruler/Governor: King Edward Vii
Mint: Calcutta Mint, India
Diameter: 29 mm
Thickness:
Weight: 9.33 g
Coin Shape: Round
Composition: Bronze
Coin Edge:Milled
References: KM#19
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Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 5 cents
Issued by: Straits Settlements
Ruler/Governor: King Edward Vii
Mint: Royal Mint, Great Britain;
Diameter: 16 mm
Thickness:
Weight: 1.35 g
Coin Shape: Round
Composition: 1902-1903 .800 Silver; 1910 .600 Silver
Coin Edge:Milled
References: KM#20
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Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 10 cents
Issued by: Straits Settlements
Ruler/Governor: King Edward Vii
Mint: Royal Mint, Great Britain;
Diameter: 18 mm
Thickness:
Weight: 2.71 g
Coin Shape: Round
Composition: 1902-1903 .800 Silver; 1909-1910 .600 Silver;
Coin Edge:Milled
References: KM#21
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Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 20 cents
Issued by: Straits Settlements
Ruler/Governor: King Edward Vii
Mint: Royal Mint, Great Britain;
Diameter: 23.8 mm
Thickness:
Weight: 5.43 g
Coin Shape: Round
Composition: 1902-1903 .800 Silver; 1910 .600 Silver
Coin Edge:Milled
References: KM#22
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Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 50 cents
Issued by: Straits Settlements
Ruler/Governor: King Edward Vii
Mint: Royal Mint, Great Britain;
Diameter: 31 mm
Thickness:
Weight: 13.517 g
Coin Shape: Round
Composition: .800 Silver
Coin Edge:Milled
KM#23
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Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 dollar
Issued by: Straits Settlements
Ruler/Governor: King Edward Vii
Mint: Royal Mint, Great Britain; Bombay Mint, India;
Diameter: 34 mm
Thickness:
Weight: 20.165 g
Coin Shape: Round
Composition: .900 Silver
Coin Edge:Milled
References: KM#26
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