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Straits Settlements Edward VII

1902 Ten Cent

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In January 1901 King Edward VII acceded to the British throne with the first business strike ten cent pieces struck in 1902. The reverse design features a partitioned ring design with 10 in the inner circle with the legend, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. TEN CENTS with the date following. The obverse features a crowned bust of King Edward VII with the legend , EDWARD VII KING & EMPEROR by Royal Mint engraver, George W. De Saules.The issue was struck at the Royal mint in 1902 and 1903 with issues struck in 1909 and 1910 at Bombay. The first three issues are scarce but still reasonably affordable particularly if sought in lower grades with the final issue readily available in all grades making it an excellent choice for type set collectors.