MALAYA STRAITS SETTLEMENTS COINS WITH COUNTERMARKS
Malaya Straits Settlements Coins Countermarked With Chinese Words.
These Malaya Straits Settlements Coins were countermarked by their owners with Chinese words "Shou Zhang" which means "For Collection" during the period of Japanese occupation (1941-1945).
I hearsaid,during this period,if the Japanese army found out you are keeping British coins and banknotes,you will get an instant punishment--death!
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| Malaya Straits Settlements Coins "Shou Zhang"/"For Collection" Countermarks.Obverse. (Dickson Niew Collection) |
These Malaya Straits Settlements Coins were countermarked by their owners with Chinese words "Shou Zhang" which means "For Collection" during the period of Japanese occupation (1941-1945).
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| Malaya Straits Settlements Coins "Shou Zhang"/"For Collection" Countermarks.Reverse. (Dickson Niew Collection) |
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| Malaya Straits Settlements Coins. 1939."Shou Zhang" Countermarks. Obverse. |
Some smart towkays (rich businessman) thought of this "smart" method by countermarked their Malaya Straits Settlements Coins with Chinese wording "Shou Zhang" which means "For Collection". By doing so, thinking that if the Japanese army found these coins, they will tell them these coins are no longer in use,only keeping for their copper and silver value. Is this true?
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| Malaya Straits Settlements Coins. 1939."Shou Zhang" Countermarks. Reverse. |
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| Chinese words "Shou Zhang" in full strokes. |
Wow, nice set of countermarks you have here, Dickson.
ReplyDeleteWhat're the market values for these special coins?
First time seeing this marks on small denominated coins.
Very interesting indeed.
Thanks a lot, Dickson :)
Dear Whycollect,
ReplyDeleteI am yet to find out the market values of these coins.Now,I am still waiting for feed-backs from Mr.Wong Hon Sum from Singapore who is the pioneer in JIM notes and Malaya Japanese Invation numismatic and exonumia items.
Will keep you inform for the updates.
Happy week-end!
Hi Dickson,
ReplyDeleteWe suppose these are extremely rare items.
So for us to collecting them is probably out of the question.
But just curious how much are they worth in the market.
Thanks a lot, Dickson.
And a happy week end to you and family too :)
hebat btol syiling nih..kalau btol seperti yang mr. dickson katakan mengenai sejarah syiling ini..maka ianya adalh merupakan sejarah yg hebat tersembunyi disebalik kewujudan syiling ini...mmg terbaekkk mr. dickson punya koleksi...
ReplyDeleteDear Koleksi Aku Punyer!!!,
ReplyDeleteTentang kesahihannya saya masih tunggu Sifu saya dari Singapore untuk dapat maklum balas yg lebih.
Hari ini saya dapat sedikit lagi matlumat bahawa syiling-syiling ini terdapat di negeri Perak!
I have 3pcs One Dollar EDWARD VII Straits Settlements Silver coins date 1903,1907 & 1908,How do I know their value and how do I sell them? I inherited the three from my late grandfather.
ReplyDeleteDear Sir,
ReplyDeleteYour 3pcs of One Dollar EDWARD VII Straits Settlements Silver coins date 1903,1907 & 1908 if in very find(VF)condition,there are worth RM80.00 to RM100.00 each piece,,unless there are in Uncirculated condition,their prices can be doubled. You may take a close and sharp picture and email to me or bring them to me for a free authentication.
Queen Victoria strait settlements
ReplyDelete3/4 Cent Coin
Year 1801
fake????
Dear Anonymous,
ReplyDeleteQueen Victoria strait settlements
3/4 Cent Coin
Year 1801 is a forgery coin! A casted forgery.
Hello Sir;
ReplyDeleteSaya masih ada menyimpan duit syiling lama zaman Queen Victoria Straits Settlements 1899 1/4 sen, 1 sen zaman Malaya British Borneo,Strait Settlement lama dpd King George,Queen Victoria,King Edward,Queen Elizabeth ada kah ianya masih ada nilai di pasaran..t.you
Hi Sanawi Aman,
ReplyDeleteSelamat berpuasa!
Syiling-syiling yang Sanawi sebut masih ada nilainya,malahan kalau ia masih dalam keadaan UNC (tak pernah diedar),harganya boleh mencatat hingga ratus-ratus ringgit!
hello sir,
ReplyDeleteSaya ada sekeping duit syiling Straits Settlements Silver coins half cent 1873 victoria Queen,berapakah nilainya sekarang dipasaran.
Terima Kasih
Hi sir.
ReplyDeleteI had 3 pieces of coin which I don't know the value in the market nowadays.
Can you identify it for me ?
1) george v king emperor , (back) straits settlements, 3/4 cent 1932
2) george vi king emperor , (back) commissioners of currency malaya , 1 cent 1939
3) queen elizabeth the second , (back) malaya and british borneo, 1 cent 1958
very much appreciated for the info. tq
Hi alif al-hafiz,
ReplyDeleteItem (1) "george v king emperor , (back) straits settlements, 3/4 cent 1932" is confirmed forgery.
Item (2) & (3) I can't grade and value them with out looking at the grade of the coin.Sorry
Sya ada 1/4 thn 1801 brapa harga skarang??
ReplyDeleteHi syahid hadzir,
ReplyDeleteSyiling 1/4 cents tahun 1801 adalah duit palsu, masih boleh dapat di beli dari penjaja kakilima dengan harga RM10 sahaja.
hye mr Niew Dickson.
ReplyDeletesy mempunyai lebih 500kpg syiling straits settlements dr thn 1919 hingga 1940 dan beberapa keping syiling 1sen C Brooke (sarawak）1870.dan beberapa keping syiling Queen Victoria..mcm mane sy hendak menjual syiling2 ni dan boleh tafsirkn nilainya
saya juga mempunyai syiling2 ini yg melekat bersama2..adakah lebih baik saya pisahkan atau biarkan sebagaimana saya menjumpainya
ReplyDeleteHi aman puchik,
ReplyDeleteSila rujuk kepada buku catalog tempatan seperti Catalog terbitan Steven Tan atau KN Boon serta baca muka surat yang ada tunjuk ajar cara grading
hi sir, i had 1 piece of coin george v1 king emperor, (back) commissioners of currency malaya, 3/4 cents 1932
ReplyDeletecan u identify for me, very much appreciated.tq
Hi Nur Ain Ibrahim,
ReplyDeleteIs a forgery coin, no such denomination issue.Many still available at kaki-lima for RM10.each.