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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;StraitsCoins, post: 2689920, member: 86311&quot;]This coin had me puzzled for a very long time, since its origin is not stated on the coin itself. I have a lot of old Straits Settlement coins, but I never saw one like this.</p><p><br /></p><p>It was only after discovering the 1904 1 Dollar Coin with Edward VII on the front that I was sure that this is in fact a Straits Settlement Coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>Both coins share the same design on the Reverse side with both Chinese and Arabic characters. But only the 1904 one has letters written along the rim stating it’s from the Straits Settlement. As you can see from the pictures my 1900 coin only has a figurative decoration along the rim, and that’s why I was unsure about its origin.</p><p><br /></p><p>All my other Straits Settlements Coins have the king or queen (portrait) on the Front side, but this Dollar-coin from 1900 has picture of a “warrior lady and a ship”. I guess this is Queen Victoria?</p><p><br /></p><p>Is this coin uncommon? Or is it just me that never saw it before?</p><p><br /></p><p>Any suggestions on where to sell Straits Settlement coins? Would the interest be greatest in UK or in Singapore? Or would collectors in other parts of the world also be interested?</p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks for your help![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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