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What is Straits Settlements coins?
What is Straits Settlements coins?
Alessandro
Sun Nov 17 2024
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I recently encountered the term 'Straits Settlements coins' and I'm curious to learn more about them. Could someone explain what these coins are, their historical background, and maybe even their significance or value today?
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noah_harrison_philosopher
Tue Nov 19 2024
The Kingdom of Sarawak also adopted the Straits dollar as its currency.
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Silvia
Tue Nov 19 2024
Additionally, Brunei and British North Borneo utilized this currency for their economic transactions.
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ZenMind
Tue Nov 19 2024
An example of the Straits dollar in circulation is a one-dollar banknote from the year 1931.
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isabella_bailey_economist
Tue Nov 19 2024
The Straits dollar served as the official currency of the Straits Settlements from the year 1898 till 1931.
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BlockchainBaroness
Tue Nov 19 2024
During this period, its usage extended beyond the Straits Settlements to other regions such as the Federated Malay States and the Unfederated Malay States.
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