This category groups coins issued by the Straits Settlements, a former British colony located in Southeast Asia. The coins include issues under direct British administration and those minted by the British East India Company for the region.
It includes various denominations, materials (bronze, silver, etc.) and periods of reign, reflecting the economic and political history of the Straits Settlements, which encompassed territories such as Singapore, Malacca, and Penang.
Collectors and numismatists will find valuable historical pieces here for their cultural interest, rarity and intrinsic value. The study of these coins provides insight into British influence in the region and the evolution of monetary systems in Southeast Asia.
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