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I have been following the coin with interested. However like you mentioned, the wear off on the ear was rather heavy to be graded as UNC. To me. I would put it at about AU 50 only. Image overall was poor to help evaluate the coin

Attached is one of the two Raised "B" coins I managed to acquire along the way. Its getting tough adding coins into the collection with many new collectors emerging and having to pay high prices for them. It's a challenge. Denomination : 1 Dollar Year : 1903 Variety : Raised "B" Composition : Silver .900 fine Mintage : Unknown (Included together the "Incuse B" totaling 15,009,891 pieces) Graded : AU53 Currently 5 pieces in record graded by NGC at AU53

My latest addition. A 1908 SS Kg Edward V 1 cent Bronze coin. Love this coin, the fine lines of the hairs, beard and crown. Straits Settlements Kg Edward V Denomination : 1c Year : 1908 Composition : Bronze Mintage : Unclear - Amount included in the 1907 mintage of 5,015,044 Graded : Currently 27pcs in record being graded by NGC at MS64

A Scarce year in the Malaya series, 1957KN 5c. Just acquired recently and hope to have it slab. Looking forward collect this series of her reign in British Malaya from 1953 - 61 till Malaysia's independence.

One of the raw coin that came back from NGC graded. A piece purchased from eBay. Totally happy. Straits Settlements Q Victoria Denomination : 5cts Year : 1888 Composition : Silver .800 fine Mintage : 590,000 Graded : Currently 2pcs in record being graded by NGC at MS63

Coin came back slabbed and graded as expected. Straits Settlements Q Victoria Denomination : 50cts Year : 1901 Composition : Silver .800 fine Mintage : 120,000 Graded : NGC-45XF. 5pcs in record being graded by NGC

A delightful piece, collectors will envy. Just superb. I previous mentioned if slabbed, it will be around MS63RB - MS65RB. Well this piece came back graded MS66RB and another MS65RB as earlier posted. Straits Settlements King George V Denomination : 1/2 cent Year : 1932 Composition : Bronze Mintage : 5,000,000 Graded : MS66RB Currently 9pcs recorded with NGC

In the straits settlements series, there is also the King George V 1 cent 1919, 1920 and 1926, all square and in bronze.

One of the piece just received back from NGC after slabbing. This is currently up for sale on eBay. Straits Settlements King George V Denomination : 1/2 cent Year : 1932 Composition : Bronze Mintage : 5,000,000 Graded : MS65RB

A lovely piece acquired and slab. This piece was personally grade as XF45 but came back as AU50 . Happy! Straits Settlements Q Victoria Denomination : 50cts Year : 1894 Composition : Silver .800 fine Mintage : 52,000 Graded : Total graded AU50 by NGC - 1

Always a delightful coin to collect and cherish though a common date. Straits Settlements King Edward VII Denomination : 5 cts Year : 1910B Variety : Incused "B" Composition : Silver .600 fine Mintage : 13,012,111 pieces Graded : Total graded at MS63 by NGC - 6

Coins back from slabbing; sadly a number came back not graded because of scratches. What a disappointment. Straits Settlements Q Victoria Denomination : 50cts Year : 1896 Composition : Silver .800 fine Mintage : 120,000 Graded : AU Details

Another coin returned and graded by NGC. A delight to the eye. Denomination : 1 Dollar Year : 1903 Variety : Incused "B" Composition : Silver .900 fine Mintage : 15,009,891 pieces Graded : MS-62. Total graded by NGC - 10

Malaysia 1st series of coins after independence. Mintage only started in 1967 even though we gained our independence in 1957.Prior to 1967 we continue with the British Malaya Dollar. On 16th January 1969, the British Malaya Dollar tender was discontinued Obverse: Parliament House of Malaysia Reverse: Hibiscus Flowers, Malaysia & Denominations There are many modern gem coins today and of high value. So I thought I put up one to start the ball rolling. Denomination : 10sen Year : 1971 Composition : Copper-Nickel Mintage : 32,236 Graded : MS-66 By NGC Value: $360 ~ $450

Well, well, well! Some of the coins I sent for slabbing are back. Will post it along over the weeks. Was very happy with some of the coins graded and not so on some which could not graded, being having surface scratches. Here's the 1st coin I posted in Feb '13 and now slabbed. Was very happy with the gradings. Straits Settlements Q Victoria Denomination : 5cts Year : 1898 Composition : Silver .800 fine Mintage : 1,200,000 Graded : MS63 (5 pieces recorded and certified by NGC)

Double entries.

It is interesting to see a security feature on coins. But, does it serve its purpose? Are there any other coins in circulation having this features? it would be interesting to note them.

Wonder how many realized Malaysia has introduced a new series of coins in 2011 ending the long circulation of the previous since 1989. In this series, the 1 sen denomination has been excluded. Below are the coins and it's descriptions. Do Ignore the description "2013 Edition" At this point, I wish to highlight one unique feature of the 50 sen coin. It has a security feature minted along to its design. A latent image of the number " 50" and "Sen" inscribed, visible at an angle.

Time frame for conservation and grading is as mentioned, about 2 months from the date of submission to Mavin International

Hi Chin, I sent my coins to NGC via Mavin Singapore . Time frame indicate about 2 months, but this time round it took about 5~6 weeks.

Thanks ART, will be sending it for certification in about 2 weeks time, and at the same time to collect some coins been sent earlier.

Straits Settlements Q Victoria Denomination : 50cts Year : 1901 Composition : Silver .800 fine Mintage : 120,000 Graded : VF+ ~ XF This is the latest coin acquired recently. Enjoy!

Wow! This is a 1920 "Dot" it's a rare coin and probably in XF condition. Looks harshly cleaned with scratches, but none the less as said, a rare coin. You should have the coin cleaned of the verdigris, preserved and slab by profession like NGC. Do have it done. Great coin. Where did you get from?

Straits Settlements Q Victoria Denomination : 50cts Year : 1899 Composition : Silver .800 fine Mintage : 136,000 Graded : VF+ ~ XF A very desirable copy which I gotten a while back via auctions. These coins are getting relatively hard to find in auctions now a days. Not many collectors are selling them off I guess.