Straits settlements 5 cents

Discussion in 'What's it Worth' started by niee20, Jul 31, 2009.

  1. niee20

    niee20 Junior Member

    In the picture there are two types of STRAITS SETTLEMENTS 5 CENTS coin. could anyone tell me what are the differents between the two coin and what are there value.
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    niee20, Jul 31, 2009
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  3. Hobo

    Hobo Squirrel Hater

    The small coin is 40% silver. The large coin is copper-nickel.

    Compare the US Half Dime (90% silver) to the US Nickel.
     
    Hobo, Jul 31, 2009
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  4. kidromeo

    kidromeo I M LEGEND

    The 1920 5 Cent is worth $20 in VF and $90 in XF whereas the 1926 coin is worth $1 in VF and $8 in XF.
     
    kidromeo, Jul 31, 2009
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  5. kidromeo

    kidromeo I M LEGEND

    It's actually 60% silver. They last minted 40% silver coins till 1920.
     
    kidromeo, Jul 31, 2009
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  6. niee20

    niee20 Junior Member

    could you grade this coin for me ?
     
    niee20, Jul 31, 2009
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  7. kidromeo

    kidromeo I M LEGEND

    IMO all the coins in picture are VF.
     
    kidromeo, Jul 31, 2009
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