Currency Notes and Coins (Consolidation) Notification (Singapore)

Currency Notes and Coins (Consolidation) Notification

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Currency Act

(Chapter 69, Section 17(5))

Currency Notes and Coins (Consolidation) Notification

N 1

REVISED EDITION 1990

(25th March 1992)

The denominations and characteristics of the currency notes and coins issued by the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, are as shown in the Schedule.

THE SCHEDULE

CURRENCY NOTES ISSUED ON 12TH JUNE 1967
Denomination	Size	Design		Predominant Colour
Denomination	Size	Front	Back	Front	Back
$1	4¾″ × 2½″	Orchid: Vanda Janet Kaneali	Blocks of flats in a housing estate	Dark Blue	Dark Blue
$5	5″ × ″	Orchid: Vanda T.M.A.	A busy scene on the Singapore River	Green	Green
$10	5¼″ × 3⅛″	Orchid: Dendrobium Marjorie Ho “Tony Pek”	Four clasped hands on a background of a map of Singapore	Red	Red
$50	5¾″ × ″	Orchid: Vanda Rothscildiana “Teo Choo Hong”	Singapore seafront and Clifford Pier	Blue	Blue
$100	6¼″ × 3¾″	Orchid: Cattleya	A peaceful scene along the Singapore waterfront	Mid-blue and mauve	Mid-blue
$1000	6¼″ × 3¾″	Orchid: Dendrobium Kimiyo Kondo “Chay”	View of Victoria Theatre and Empress Place	Mauve and dark grey	Mauve

Notes of all denominations have a metal security thread running vertically. All notes also have the Coat-of-Arms of Singapore, a watermark of a lion’s head and the signature of Mr. Lim Kim San, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, on the front of the notes.

NEW COINS ISSUED ON 20TH NOVEMBER 1967
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight Grains	Shape	Edge	Remedy Allowance on Weight	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
1 Cent	Bronze	30.00	Round	Plain	1 in 50	Based on a modern apartment building, with a fountain in front and clouds behind.	Two stalks of paddy on the left of the coin with the word “SINGAPORE” on the right and the year of issue at the top of the coin. Value of the coin is shown in the centre.
5 Cents	Cupro Nickel	21.82	Round	Milled	1 in 100	Based on a snake bird sitting in its nest displaying its feathers.	Two stalks of paddy on the left of the coin with the word “SINGAPORE” on the right and the year of issue at the top of the coin. Value of the coin is shown in the centre.
10 Cents	Cupro Nickel	43.64	Round	Milled	1 in 125	Based on a sea horse with a stylised version on seaweed.	Two stalks of paddy on the left of the coin with the word “SINGAPORE” on the right and the year of issue at the top of the coin. Value of the coin is shown in the centre.
20 Cents	Cupro Nickel	87.27	Round	Milled	1 in 150	Based on a sword fish on a background/producing water.	Two stalks of paddy on the left of the coin with the word “SINGAPORE” on the right and the year of issue at the top of the coin. Value of the coin is shown in the centre.
50 cents	Cupro Nickel	144.00	Round	Milled	1 in 150	Based on a lion fish which inhabits tropical waters.	Two stalks of paddy on the left of the coin with the word “SINGAPORE” on the right and the year of issue at the top of the coin. Value of the coin is shown in the centre.
1 Dollar	Cupro Nickel	260.00	Round	Milled	1 in 175	Based on a Singapore Lion symbol flanked by sheaves of rice.	Two stalks of paddy on the left of the coin with the word “SINGAPORE” on the right and the year of issue at the top of the coin. Value of the coin is shown in the centre.

[S 97/67]

[26.5.67]

$150 GOLD COIN ISSUED ON 8TH AUGUST 1969
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight Grains	Shape	Edge	Remedy Allowance on weight	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
150 dollars	Gold	384	round	milled	± 1 grain	Crest of the Republic of Singapore with the figures “1819-1969” below it and encircled by the inscription “150th Anniversary. Founding of Singapore”.	Raffles Lighthouse with the inscription “150 Dollars”.

[S 240/67]

[1.12.67]

CURRENCY NOTES ISSUED ON 19TH JANUARY 1970
Denomination	Size	Design		Predominant Colour
Denomination	Size	Front	Back	Front	Back
$1	4¾″ × 2½″	Orchid: Vanda Janet Kaneali	Blocks of Flats in a housing estate	Dark blue	Dark blue
$5	5″ × ″	Orchid: Vanda T.M.A.	A busy scene on the Singapore River	Green	Green
$10	5¼″ × 3⅛″	Orchid: Dendrobium Marjorie Ho “Tony Pek”	Four clasped hands on a background of a map of Singapore	Red	Red
$50	5¾″ × ″	Orchid: Vanda Rothscildiana “Teo Choo Hong”	Singapore seafront and Clifford Pier	Blue	Blue
$100	6¼″ × 3¾″	Orchid: Cattleya	A peaceful scene along the Singapore waterfront	Mid-blue and mauve	Mid-blue
$1000	6¼″ × 3¾″	Orchid; Dendrobuium Kimiyo Kondo “Chay”	View of Victoria Theatre and Empress Place	Mauve and dark grey	Mauve

[S 179/69]

[25.7.69]

Notes of all denominations have a metal security thread running vertically. All notes also have the Coat-of-Arms of Singapore, a watermark of a lion’s head and the signature and seal of Dr. Goh Keng Swee, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, on the front of the notes.

$1 CURRENCY NOTE ISSUED ON 15TH JANUARY 1971
Denomination	Size	Design		Predominant Colour
Denomination	Size	Front	Back	Front	Back
$1	4¾″ × 2½″	Orchid: Vanda Janet Kaneali	Blocks of Flats in a housing estate	Dark blue	Dark blue

[S 17/70]

[9.1.70]

The note shall have a metal security thread running vertically. It shall also have the Coat-of-Arms of Singapore, a watermark of a lion’s head and the signature of Mr. Hon Sui Sen, Chairman of the Board of the Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, on the front of the note.

5 CENT COIN ISSUED ON 4TH FEBRUARY 1972
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight Grains	Shape	Edge	Remedy Allowance on Weight	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
5 cents	Aluminium	19.20	Round	Plain	1 in 50	Based on a Pomfret with the words “Increase Production” above the fish and “More Food From the Sea” below the fish.	Two stalks of paddy on the left of the coin with the word “SINGAPORE” on the right and the year “1971” at the top of the coin. Value of the coin is shown in the centre.

[S 13/71]

[15.1.71]

$10 SILVER COIN ISSUED ON 10TH FEBRUARY 1972
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight Grains	Shape	Edge	Remedy Allowance on Weight	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
10 Dollars	Silver	480	Round	Milled	± 1 Grain	Crest of the Republic of Singapore with the word “SINGAPORE” in the four official languages around the circumference of the coin.	An eagle with the word “Ten Dollars” below it.

[S 48/72]

[4.2.72]

CURRENCY NOTES ISSUED ON 2ND MAY 1972
Denomination	Size	Design		Predominant Colour
Denomination	Size	Front	Back	Front	Back
$5	5″ × ″	Orchid: Vanda T.M.A.	A busy scene on the Singapore River	Green	Green
$10	5¼″ × 3⅛″	Orchid: Dendrobium Marjorie Ho “Tony Pek”	Four clasped hands on a background of a map of Singapore	Red	Red
$50	5¾″ × ″	Orchid: Vanda Rothscildiana “Teo Choo Hong”	Singapore seafront and Clifford Pier	Blue	Blue

[S 49/72]

[9.2.72]

Notes of all denominations have a metal security thread running vertically. All notes also have the Coat-of-Arms of Singapore, the watermark of a lion’s head and the signature of Mr. Hon Sui Sen, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, on the front of the notes.

$50 CURRENCY NOTE ISSUED ON 1ST JULY 1972
Denomination	Size	Design		Predominant Colour
Denomination	Size	Front	Back	Front	Back
$50	146 mm × 87 mm	Orchid: Vanda Rothscildiana “Teo Choo Hong”	Singapore seafront and Clifford Pier	Blue	Blue

[S 133/72]

[12.5.72]

The note shall have a metal security thread running vertically. It shall also have the Coat-of-Arms of Singapore, the watermark of a lion’s head and the signature and seal of Mr Hon Sui Sen, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, on the front of the note.

CURRENCY NOTES ISSUED ON 7TH AUGUST 1972
Denomination	Size	Design		Predominant Colour
Denomination	Size	Front	Back	Front	Back
$25	140 mm × 79 mm	Orchid: Renanthopsis Aurora	Supreme Court Building	Brown	Brown
$500	160 mm × 96 mm	Orchid: Dendrobium Shangri-La	Government Offices St. Andrews Road	Green	Green

[S 181/72]

[7.7.72]

Notes of all denominations have a metal security thread running vertically. All notes also have the Coat-of-Arms of Singapore, the watermark of a lion’s head and the signature and seal of Mr. Hon Sui Sen, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, on the front of the notes.

$1 CURRENCY NOTE ISSUED ON 24TH AUGUST 1972
Denomination	Size	Design		Predominant Colour
Denomination	Size	Front	Back	Front	Back
$1	121 mm × 64 mm	Orchid: Vanda Janet Kaneali	Block of flats in a housing estate	Dark Blue	Dark Blue

[S 227/72]

[4.8.72]

The note has a metal security thread running vertically. It also has the Coat-of-Arms of Singapore, a watermark of a lion’s head and the signature and seal of Mr. Hon Sui Sen, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, on the front of the note.

$100 CURRENCY NOTE ISSUED ON 27TH JULY 1972
Denomination	Size	Design		Predominant Colour
Denomination	Size	Front	Back	Front	Back
$100	159 mm × 95 mm	Orchid: Cattleya	A peaceful scene along the Singapore water-front	Mid-blue and mauve	Mid-blue

[S 296/72]

[20.10.72]

The note has a metal security thread running vertically. It also has the Coat-of-Arms of Singapore, a watermark of a lion’s head and the signature of Mr. Hon Sui Sen, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, on the front of the note.

$10,000 CURRENCY NOTE ISSUED ON 29TH JANUARY 1973
Denomination	Size	Design		Predominant Colour
Denomination	Size	Front	Back	Front	Back
$10,000	133 mm × 203 mm	Orchid: Aranda Majulah	The Istana	Green	Green

[S 311/72]

[17.11.72]

The note has two security threads running vertically. It also has the Coat-of-Arms of Singapore, the watermark of a lion’s head and the signature and seal of Mr. Hon Sui Sen, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, on the front of the note.

$5 SILVER COIN ISSUED ON 9TH JULY 1973
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight Grams	Shape	Edge	Remedy Allowance on Weight	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
5 Dollars	Silver	25.05	Round	Milled	± 0.27 gram	Republic’s Coat-of-Arms with words Seventh SEAP Games Singapore 1973 around the cirucmference of the coin.	National Stadium with SEAP Games Emblem and inscription 5 Dollars.

[S 243/73]

[20.7.73]

[S 44/73]

[29.1.73]

CURRENCY NOTES ISSUED ON 16TH APRIL 1973
Denomination	Size	Design		Predominant Colour
Denomination	Size	Front	Back	Front	Back
$5	127 mm × 71 mm	Orchid: Vanda T.M.A.	A busy scene on the Singapore River	Green	Green
$10	133 mm × 79 mm	Orchid: Dendrobium Marjorie Ho “Tony Pek”	Four clasped hands on a background of a map of Singapore	Red	Red
$100	159 mm × 95mm	Orchid: Cattleya	A peacful scene along the Singapore waterfront	Mid-blue and Mauve	Mid-blue

$1,000 CURRENCY NOTE ISSUED ON 5TH JUNE 1973
Denomination	Size	Design		Predominant Colour
Denomination	Size	Front	Back	Front	Back
$1,000	159 mm × 95 mm	Orchid: Dendrobium Kimiyo Kondo “Chay”	View of Victoria Theatre and Empress Place	Mauve and dark grey	Mauve

[S 10/75]

[24.1.75]

The note has a metal security thread running vertically. It also has the Coat-of-Arms of Singapore, the watermark of a lion’s head and the signature of Mr. Hon Sui Sen, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, on the front of the note.

1975 $10 COMMEMORATIVE SILVER COIN ISSUED ON 3RD FEBRUARY 1975
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Shape	Edge	Remedy Allowance on Weight	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
10 Dollars	Silver	31.103 grammes	Round	Milled	±0.065 gramme	Republic’s Coat-of-Arms with the figures “1965-1975” below it and the words “10TH ANNIVERSARY — REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE” around the circumference of the coin.	Shipping in the Republic with the inscription “10 Dollars” above it.

[S 21/75]

[31.1.75]

[S 11/75]

[24.1.75]

1975 COMMEMORATIVE GOLD COINS ISSUED ON 4TH AUGUST 1975
Denomination of coin	Metal	Minimum Weight	Shape	Edge	Remedy Allowance on Weight	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
100 Dollars	Gold	6.0 gm	Round	Milled	+ 0.1 gm	Republic’s Coat-of-Arms with the figures “1965-1975” below it and the words “10TH ANNIVERSARY — REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE” encircling the Coat-of-Arms.	Two blocks of high rise flats with the inscription “100 DOLLARS” above it.
250 Dollars	Gold	17.3 gm	Round	Milled	+0.3 gm	Republic’s Coat-of-Arms with the figures “1965-1975” below it and the words “10TH ANNIVERSARY — REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE” encircling the Coat-of-Arms.	Four clasped hands with the inscription “250 DOLLARS” above it, and “HALF OUNCE FINE GOLD” below it.
500 Dollars	Gold	34.6 gm	Round	Milled	+0.4 gm	Republic’s Coat-of-Arms with the figures “1965-1975” below it and the words “10TH ANNIVERSARY — REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE” encircling the Coat-of-Arms.	Stylised version of a lion’s head with the inscription “500 DOLLARS” above it, and “ONE OUNCE FINE GOLD” below it.

[S 194/75]

[1.8.75]

$1,000 CURRENCY NOTE ISSUED ON 5TH MAY 1975
Denomination	Size	Design		Predominant Colour
Denomination	Size	Front	Back	Front	Back
$1,000	159 mm × 95 mm	Orchid: Dendrobium Kimiyo Kondo “Chay”	View of Victoria Theatre and Empress Place	Mauve and dark grey	Mauve

The note has one security thread running vertically. It also has the Coat-of-Arms of Singapore, the watermark of a lion’s head and the signature and seal of Mr. Hon Sui Sen, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, on the front of the note.

$1 STERLING SILVER COIN ISSUED ON 29TH DECEMBER 1975
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Shape	Edge	Remedy Allowance on Weight	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
$1	Silver	18.05 grammes	Round	Milled	±0.5 gramme	Based on a Singapore Lion Symbol flanked by sheaves of rice.	Two stalks of paddy on the left of the coin with the word “SINGAPORE” on the right and the year of issue at the top of the coin. Value of the coin is shown in the centre.

[S 349/75]

[26.12.75]

[S 233/75]

[19.9.75]

$10 SILVER COIN ISSUED ON 19TH JANUARY 1976
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Shape	Edge	Remedy Allowance on Weight	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
10 Dollars	Silver	31.103 grammes	Round	Milled	±0.065 gramme	Crest of the Republic of Singapore with the year of issue below it and the word “Singapore” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	Shipping in the Republic with the inscription “10 Dollars” above it.

1 CENT COPPER-CLAD COIN ISSUED ON 1ST JUNE 1976
Denomination of coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Shape	Edge	Remedy Allowance on Weight	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
1 cent	Copper Clad Steel	1.744 grammes	Round	Plain	±0.035 gramme	Based on a modern apartment building with a fountain in front and clouds behind.	Two stalks of paddy on the left of the coin with the word “SINGAPORE” on the right and the year of issue at the top of coin. Value of the coin is shown in the centre.

[S 11/76]

[16.1.76]

CURRENCY NOTES ISSUED ON 6TH AUGUST 1976
Denomination	Size	Design		Predominant colour front and back
Denomination	Size	Front	Back	Predominant colour front and back
$1	125 mm × 63 mm	Black-naped Tern	National Day parade	Blue
$5	133 mm × 66 mm	Red-whiskered Bulbul	Cable Cars and aerial view of harbour	Green
$10	141 mm × 69 mm	White-collared Kingfisher	Garden city with highrise public housing in background	Red
$50	157 mm × 75mm	White-rumped shama	School band on parade	Blue

[S 111/76]

[28.5.76]

The Notes have the Singapore seafront at the base of the front thereof and a security thread running vertically. They also have the Coat-of-Arms of Singapore, the watermark of a lion’s head and the signature and seal of Mr. Hon Sui Sen, Minister for Finance and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, on the front of the Notes.

CURRENCY NOTES ISSUED ON 1ST FEBRUARY 1977
Denomination	Size	Design		Predominant colour front and back
Denomination	Size	Front	Back	Predominant colour front and back
$100	165 mm × 78 mm	Blue-thoated Bee-eater	Dancers of various ethnic groups	Blue
$500	181 mm × 84 mm	Black-naped Oriole	Oil Refinery	Green

[S 166/76]

[6.8.76]

ASEAN 10TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE $10 SILVER COIN ISSUED ON 6TH JULY 1977
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Shape	Edge	Remedy Allowance on Weight	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
10 Dollars	Silver	31.103 grammes	Round	Milled	±0.195 gramme	Coat-of-Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the figures “1967—1977” below it and encircled by the words “ASEAN 10TH ANNIVERSARY” AND “REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE”.	Five hands, representing the five ASEAN nations, clasping a ring encircling a map of ASEAN countries with the words “10 DOLLARS” above it.

[S 18/77]

[28.1.77]

$10 SILVER COIN ISSUED ON 2ND FEBRUARY 1978
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Shape	Edge	Remedy Allowance on Weight	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
10 Dollars	Silver	31.103 grammes	Round	Milled	±0.195 gramme	Coat-of-Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year of issue below it and the word “Singapore” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	Two Communication Satellite Earth Station Antennae, one in the foreground and the other in the background with the words “10 DOLLARS” above them.

[S 157/77]

[1.7.77]

$1,000 CURRENCY NOTE ISSUED ON 7TH AUGUST 1978
Denomination	Size	Design		Predominant colour front and back
		Front	Back
$1,000	197 mm × 90 mm	Brahminy Kite	Container Terminal	Purple

[S 9/78]

[27.1.78]

Note has the Singapore seafront at the base of the front thereof and two security threads running vertically. It also has the Coat-of-Arms of Singapore, the watermark of a lion’s head and the signature and seal of Mr. Hon Sui Sen, Minister for Finance and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, on the front of the Note.

$20 CURRENCY NOTE ISSUED ON 6TH AUGUST 1979
Denomination	Size	Design		Predominant colour front and back
		Front	Back
$20	149 mm × 72 mm	Yellow-Breasted Sunbird	Changi International Airport complex with the Concorde in the foreground	Brown

[S 182/78]

[4.8.78]

The Note has the Singapore seafront at the base of the front thereof and a security thread running vertically. It also has the Coat-of-Arms of Singapore, the watermark of a lion’s head and the signature and seal of Mr. Hon Sui Sen, Minister for Finance and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, on the front of the Note.

$50 SILVER COIN ISSUED ON 11TH FEBRUARY 1980
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Shape	Edge	Remedy Allowance on Weight	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
50 Dollars	Silver	31.103 grammes	Round	Milled	±0.195 gramme	Coat-of-Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year of issue below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	Financial Centre as symbolised by major international currency signs with the words “50 DOLLARS” above them.

[S 172/79]

[3.8.79]

$10 NICKEL COIN ISSUED ON 6TH FEBRUARY 1980
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Shape	Edge	Remedy Allowance on Weight	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
10 Dollars	Nickel	28.0 grammes	Round	Milled	±0.86 gramme	Coat-of-Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year of issue below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	Two Communication Satellite Earth Station Antennae, one in the foreground and the other in the background with the words “10 DOLLARS” above them.

[S 23/80]

[30.1.80]

$10,000 CURRENCY NOTE ISSUED ON 1ST FEBRUARY 1980
Denomination	Size	Design		Predominant colour front and back
		Front	Back
$10,000	203 mm × 133 mm	White-bellied Sea-Eagle	Two scenes of the Singapore River	Green

[S 24/80]

[30.1.80]

The Note has the Singapore seafront at the base of the front thereof and two security threads running vertically. It also has the Coat-of-Arms of Singapore, the watermark of a lion’s head and the signature and seal of Mr. Hon Sui Sen, Minister for Finance and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, on the front of the Note.

5 CENTS COIN ISSUED ON 16TH MAY 1980
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Shape	Edge	Remedy Allowance on Weight	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
5 Cents	Cupro-Nickel Clad Steel	1.26 grammes	Round	Milled	±0.025 gramme	Based on a snake bird sitting in its nest and displaying its feathers.	Two stalks of paddy on the left of the coin with the word “SINGAPORE” on the right and the year of issue at the top of coin. Value of the coin is shown in the centre.

[S 25/80]

[30.1.80]

$10 NICKEL COIN ISSUED ON 26TH JANUARY 1981
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Shape	Edge	Remedy Allowance on Weight	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
10 Dollars	Nickel	28.0 grammes	Round	Milled	±0.86 gramme	Coat-of-Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year of issue below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	A Rooster in the Centre, with two Chinese characters above it, and the 12 animals of the Chinese Almanac and the words “10 DOLLARS” around the circumference of the coin.

[S 154/80]

[16.5.80]

COINS ISSUED ON 13TH JULY 1981
Denomination of coins	Metal	Standard Weight	Shape	Edge	Remedy Allowance on Weight	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
1 cent	Silver	2.92 grammes	Round	Plain	± 0.029 gramme	An apartment building with a fountain in front and clouds behind it.	The coins have a common reverse with the year-date at the top and the word “SINGAPORE” to the right balanced on the left by two stalks of paddy. The denomination of each coin is shown in the centre.
5 cents	Silver	1.65 grammes	Round	Milled	± 0.017 gramme	Snake Bird sitting in its nest.
10 cents	Silver	3.35 grammes	Round	Milled	± 0.034 gramme	Sea Horse with a stylised version of seaweed.
20 cents	Silver	6.51 grammes	Round	Milled	± 0.066 gramme	Sword Fish with lines symbolising water around it.
50 cents	Silver	10.82 grammes	Round	Milled	± 0.108 gramme	Lion Fish
1 dollar	Silver	18.05 grammes	Round	Milled	± 0.180 gramme	Stylised Singapore Lion

[S 25/81]

[23.1.81]

$500 GOLD COIN ISSUED ON 19TH AUGUST 1981
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Shape	Edge	Remedy Allowance on Weight	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
500 Dollars	Gold	16.965 grammes	Round	Milled	+0.3 gramme	Coat-of-Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year “1981” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	A rooster in the centre, with two Chinese characters signifying the “Year of the Rooster” the words “500 DOLLARS” and “HALF OUNCE FINE GOLD” appear above and below the rooster respectively with a string of beads around the circumference of the coin.

[S 228/81]

[10.7.81]

$10 SILVER COIN ISSUED ON 15TH OCTOBER 1981
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Shape	Edge	Remedy Allowance on Weight	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
10 Dollars	Silver	31.103 grammes	Round	Milled	±0.195 gramme	Coat-of-Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year of issue below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	A Rooster in the centre, with two Chinese characters above it, and the 12 animals of the Chinese Almanac and the words “10 DOLLARS” around the circumference of the coin.

[S 268/81]

[14.8.81]

$5 SINGAPORE CHANGI AIRPORT COMMEMORATIVE COINS ISSUED ON 7TH DECEMBER 1981
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Shape	Edge	Remedy Allowance on Weight	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
5 Dollars	Cupro-nickel	16.85 grammes	Round	Milled	±0.153 gramme	Coat-of-Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year “1981” below it and the words “SINGAPORE CHANGI AIRPORT” around the circumference of the coin.	Changi Airport design depicting the Control Tower, Passenger Terminal Building, and an aircraft in flight with the words “5 DOLLARS” below them.
5 Dollars	Silver	18.05 grammes	Round	Milled	±0.05 gramme	Coat-of-Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year “1981” below it and the words “SINGAPORE CHANGI AIRPORT” around the circumference of the coin.	Changi Airport design depicting the Control Tower, Passenger Terminal Building, and an aircraft in flight with the words “5 DOLLARS” below them.

[S 328/81]

[9.10.81]

$500 GOLD COIN ISSUED ON 11TH JANUARY 1982
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Shape	Edge	Remedy Allowance on Weight	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
500 Dollars	Gold	16.965 grammes	Round	Milled	+0.3 gm	Coat-of-Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year “1982” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	A dog in the centre, with two Chinese characters signifying the “Year of the Dog”. The words “500 DOLLARS” and “HALF OUNCE FINE GOLD” appear above and below the dog respectively with a string of beads at the circumference of the coin.

[S 361/81]

[27.11.81]

$10 NICKEL COIN ISSUED ON 11TH JANUARY 1982
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Shape	Edge	Remedy Allowance on Weight	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
10 Dollars	Nickel	28.0 grammes	Round	Milled	±0.86 gramme	Coat-of-Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year “1982” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	A dog in the centre, with two Chinese characters above it, and the 12 animals of the Chinese Almanac and the words “10 DOLLARS” around the circumference of the coin.

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$10 SILVER COIN ISSUED ON 17TH MAY 1982
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Shape	Edge	Remedy Allowance on Weight	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
10 Dollars	Silver	31.103 grammes	Round	Milled	±0.195 gramme	Coat-of-Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year “1982” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	A dog in the centre, with two Chinese characters above it, and the 12 animals of the Chinese Almanac and the words “10 DOLLARS” around the circumference of the coin.

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$5 BENJAMIN SHEARES BRIDGE COINS ISSUED ON 26TH JULY 1982
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Shape	Edge	Remedy Allowance on Weight	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
5 Dollars	Cupro-nickel	16.85 grammes	Round	Milled	±0.153 gramme	Coat-of-Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year “1982” and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	Benjamin Sheares Bridge with skyline of Singapore waterfront in the background and the words “5 DOLLARS” below. The words “BENJAMIN SHEARES BRIDGE” appear above the skyline.
5 Dollars	Silver	18.05 grammes	Round	Milled	±0.05 gramme	Coat-of-Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year “1982” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	Benjamin Sheares Bridge with skyline of Singapore waterfront in the background and the words “5 DOLLARS” below. The words “BENJAMIN SHEARES BRIDGE” appear above the skyline.

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$10 NICKEL COIN ISSUED ON 26TH JANUARY 1983
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Shape	Edge	Remedy Allowance on Weight	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
10 Dollars	Nickel	28.0 grammes	Round	Milled	±0.86 gramme	Coat-of-Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year “1983” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	A boar in the centre, with two Chinese characters signifying the “Year of the Boar” above it, and the 12 animals of the Chinese Almanac and the words “10 DOLLARS” around the circumference of the coin.

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$500 GOLD COIN ISSUED ON 26TH JANUARY 1983
DESCRIPTION OF THE $500 GOLD COIN
Denomination of Coin.	Metal.	Standard Weight.	Shape.	Edge.	Remedy Allowance on Weight.	Design of Obverse.	Design of Reverse.
500 Dollars	Gold	16.965 grammes	Round	Milled	+0.3 grammes	Coat-of-Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year “1983” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	A boar in the centre, with two Chinese characters signifying the “Year of the Boar” above it. The words “500 DOLLARS” and “HALF OUNCE FINE GOLD” appear above and below the boar respectively with a string of beads at the circumference of the coin.

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12TH SEA GAMES $5 COMMEMORATIVE COINS ISSUED ON 5TH MAY 1983
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Shape	Edge	Remedy Allowance on Weight	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
5 Dollars	Silver	20.00 grammes	Round	Milled	± 0.05 gramme	State Arms of the Republic of Singapore encircled by the words “TWELFTH SEA GAMES, SINGAPORE 1983”.	The official Twelfth SEA Games logo in the centre with the words “5 DOLLARS” and 4 athletic figures encircling it.
5 Dollars	Cupro-Nickel	20.00 grammes	Round	Milled	± 0.40 gramme	State Arms of the Republic of Singapore encircled by the words “TWELFTH SEA GAMES, SINGAPORE 1983”.	The official Twelfth SEA Games logo in the centre with the words “5 DOLLARS” and 4 athletic figures encircling it.

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$10 SILVER COIN ISSUED ON 13TH JULY 1983
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Shape	Edge	Remedy Allowance on Weight	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
10 Dollars	50% Silver 50% Alloy	31.103 grammes	Round	Milled	±0.195 gramme	Coat-of-Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year “1983” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	A boar in the centre, with two Chinese characters above it, and the 12 animals of the Chinese Almanac and the words “10 DOLLARS” around the circumference of the coin.

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SINGAPORE BULLION COINS ISSUED ON 1ST DECEMBER 1983
Denomination of Coins	Metal	Standard Weight and Gold Content	Standard Diameter	Standard Thickness	Shape	Edge	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
10 Dollars	999 fine Gold	31.14g + 0.06g(1 troy oz of fine gold)	30mm ± 0.05mm	2.68mm ± 0.15mm	Round	Milled	State Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year of issue below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	A dragon in the centre, with the words “TEN DOLLARS” above it and “ONE OUNCE OF 999 FINE GOLD” below it.
5 Dollars	999 fine Gold	15.57g + 0.03g (½ troy oz of fine gold)	25mm ± 0.05mm	2.10mm ± 0.15mm	Round	Milled	State Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year of issue below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	A phoenix in the centre, with the words “FIVE DOLLARS” above it and “HALF OUNCE OF 999 FINE GOLD” below it.
2 Dollars	999 fine Gold	7.78g + 0.016g (¼ troy oz of fine gold)	20mm ± 0.15mm	1.68mm ± 0.15mm	Round	Milled	State Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year of issue below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	A “qilin” in the centre, with the words “TWO DOLLARS” above it and “QUARTER OUNCE OF 999 FINE GOLD” below it.
1 Dollar	999 fine Gold	3.11g + 0.006g (1/10 troy oz of fine gold)	15mm ± 0.15mm	1.31mm ± 0.15mm	Round	Milled	State Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year of issue below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	A carp in the centre, with the words “ONE DOLLAR” above it and “ONE TENTH OUNCE OF 999 FINE GOLD” below it.

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$500 GOLD AND $10 NICKEL COINS ISSUED ON 9TH JANUARY 1984
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Standard Diameter	Standard Thickness	Shape	Edge	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
500 Dollars	916 fine Gold	16.965 grammes + 0.3 grammes	28.5mm ± 0.15mm	1.81mm ± 0.02mm	Round	Milled	State Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year “1984” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	A rat in the centre, with two Chinese characters signifying the “Year of the Rat” above it. The words “500 DOLLARS” and “HALF OUNCE FINE GOLD” appear above and below the rat respectively with a string of beads at the circumference of the coin.
10 Dollars	Nickel	28.0g ± 0.86g	40.70mm ± 0.127mm	3.05mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Milled	State Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year “1984” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	A rat in the centre, with two Chinese characters signifying the “Year of the Rat” above it, and the 12 animals of the Chinese Almanac and the words “10 DOLLARS” around the circumference of the coin.

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$10 SILVER COIN ISSUED ON 23RD APRIL 1984
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Standard Diameter	Standard Thickness	Shape	Edge	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
10 Dollars	50% Silver 50% Alloy	31.103g ± 0.195g	40.70mm ± 0.127mm	3.05mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Milled	State Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year “1984” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	A rat in the centre, with two Chinese characters signifying the “Year of the Rat” above it, and the 12 animals of the Chinese Almanac and the words “10 DOLLARS” around the circumference of the coin.

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“25 YEARS OF NATION-BUILDING” $5 COMMEMORATIVE COINS ISSUED ON 1ST AUGUST 1984
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Standard Diameter	Standard Thickness	Shape	Edge	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
5 Dollars	92.5% Silver 7.5% Copper	20.00g ± 0.05g	38.70mm ± 0.125mm	2.13mm ± 0.05mm	Round	Milled	State Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the figures “1959 — 1984” below it and the words “25 YEARS OF NATION-BUILDING” and “SINGAPORE” around the circumference.	Two sprays of the National Flower, Vanda Miss Joaquim, with the words “5 DOLLARS” above them.
5 Dollars	Cupro-Nickel	20.00g ± 0.40g	38.70mm ± 0.125mm	2.10mm ± 0.15mm	Round	Milled	State Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the figures “1959 — 1984” below it and the words “25 YEARS OF NATION-BUILDING” and “SINGAPORE” around the circumference.	Two sprays of the National Flower, Vanda Miss Joaquim, with the words “5 DOLLARS” above them.

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$1,000 CURRENCY NOTE ISSUED ON 22 October 1984
Denomination	Size	Design		Predominant and Secondary Colours
Denomination	Size	Front	Back	Front	Back
$1,000	Length: 185mm Width: 88mm	A “container ship” and two “container quay cranes” are on the left side. The word “SINGAPORE” is across the centre portion of the top. The State Arms of the Republic is positioned on the upper left hand corner while the denomination “$1,000” is on the upper right hand and bottom left hand corners. On the bottom right hand corner is a “fish”, the Cromileptes Altivelis or Polka-dot Grouper. The signature and seal of Dr. Goh Keng Swee, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, printed over a stylised “phoenix” appear to the right of centre and are between the words “This note is legal tender” and “ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS”. One set of serial number is on the lower half of the left side while another set is on the upper half of the right side.	A bird’s-eye view of a “ship-repair yard” appears on the right side. Four stylised blossoms of the National Flower “Vanda Miss Joaquim” surround a geometrical pattern to the left of centre. The word “SINGAPORE” is at the base of the pattern. The denomination “$1,000” appears on the upper left hand and lower right hand corners. The “fish” shown on the front is also depicted at the bottom left corner and is in perfect registration with that on the front.	Predominant Colour: Purple Secondary Colours: Red and Brown	Predominant Colour: Purple Secondary Colour: Nil

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The Note has one continuous and embedded security thread running vertically to the left of centre. A watermark of a lion’s head (full face) is incorporated on the right side of the front of the Note. The watermark is not overprinted on both the front and back.

$500 AND $10 COINS ISSUED ON 4TH FEBRUARY 1985
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Standard Diameter	Standard Thickness	Shape	Edge	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
500 Dollars	916 Fine Gold. Rest Silver	16.965 g + 0.3 g	28.50 mm ± 0.15 mm	1.81 mm ± 0.02 mm	Round	Milled	State Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year “1985” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	A ox in the centre, with two Chinese characters signifying the “Year of the Ox” above it. The words “500 DOLLARS” and “HALF OUNCE FINE GOLD” appear above and below the ox respectively with a string of beads around the circumference of the coin.
10 Dollars	Nickel	28.0 g ± 0.86 g	40.70 mm ± 0.127 mm	3.05 mm ± 0.152 mm	Round	Milled	State Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year “1985” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	An ox in the centre, with two Chinese characters signifying the “Year of the Ox” above it, and the 12 animals of the Chinese Almanac and the words “10 DOLLARS” around the circumference of the coin.

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10 SILVER COIN ISSUED ON 27TH MAY 1985
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Standard Diameter	Standard Thickness	Shape	Edge	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
10 Dollars	50% Silver 50% Alloy	31.103 g ± 0.195 g	40.70 mm ± 0.127 mm	3.05 mm ± 0.152 mm	Round	Milled	State Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year “1985” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	An Ox in the centre, with two Chinese characters signifying the “Year of the Ox” above it, and the 12 animals of the Chinese Almanac and the words “10 DOLLARS” around the circumference of the coin.

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$100 CURRENCY NOTE ISSUED ON 1ST AUGUST 1985
Denomination	Size	Design		Predominant and Secondary Colours
Denomination	Size	Front	Back	Front	Back
$100	Length: 165mm. Width: 78mm.	A “passenger liner” which called at Singapore in the 1950s and 1960s is on the left side of the note. The word “SINGAPORE” is across the centre portion of the top. The State Arms of the Republic is positioned on the upper left-hand corner while the denomination “$100” is on the upper right-hand and bottom left-hand corners. On the bottom right-hand corner is a “fish”, the Ilisha elongata or Slender shad. The signature and seal of Dr. Goh Keng Swee, who was the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, when the note was printed appear to the right of centre and are between the words “This note is legal tender” and “ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS”. One set of serial number is on the lower half of the left side while another set is on the upper half of the right side.	A bird’s-eye view of “Singapore Changi Airport” appears on the right side. Four stylised blossoms of the National Flower “Vanda Miss Joaquim” surround a geometrical pattern to the left of centre. The word “SINGAPORE” is at the base of the pattern. The denomination “$100” appears on the upper left-hand and lower right-hand corners. The “fish” shown on the front is also depicted at the bottom left corner and is in perfect registration with that on the front.	Predominant Colour: Brown Secondary Colours: Deep Red and Orange	Predominant Colour: Brown Secondary Colour: Nil

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COINS ISSUED ON 1ST OCTOBER 1985
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Standard Diameter	Standard Thickness	Shape	Edge	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
1 cent	Silver 92.5% Copper 7.5%	1.81 g ± 0.10 g	15.90 mm ± 0.125 mm	1.10 mm ± 0.152 mm	Round	Plain	The coins bear the State Arms of the Republic of Singapore in the centre with the year-date below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coins. A ring of dashes surrounds the State Arms on both the 10-cent and 50-cent coins.	The figure “1” in the centre flanked by two flowers, Vanda Miss Joaquim, on either side and the words “ONE CENT” above it.
5 cents	Silver 92.5% Copper 7.5%	2.00 g ± 0.10 g	16.75 mm ± 0.125 mm	1.22 mm ± 0.152 mm	Round	Milled		The Fruit Salad Plant (Monstera deliciosa) in the centre with the figure “5” below it and the words “FIVE CENTS” above it.
10 cents	Silver 92.5% Copper 7.5%	3.05 g ± 0.15 g	18.50 mm ± 0.125 mm	1.38 mm ± 0.152 mm	Round	Milled		The Star Jasmine (Jasminum multiflorum) in the centre with the figures “10” below it and the words “TEN CENTS” above it.
20 cents	Silver 92.5% Copper 7.5%	5.24 g ±0.20 g	21.36 mm ± 0.125 mm	1.72 mm ±0.152 mm	Round	Milled	The coins bear the State Arms of the Republic of Singapore in the centre with the year-date below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coins. A ring of dashes surrounds the State Arms on both the 10-cent and 50-cent coins.	The Powder-puff Plant (Calliandra surinamensis) in the centre with the figures “20” below it and the words “TWENTY CENTS” above it.
50 cents	Silver 92.5% Copper 7.5%	8.56 g ±0.20 g	24.66 mm ±0.125 mm	2.06 mm ± 0.152 mm	Round	Milled		The Yellow Allamanda (Allamanda cathartica) in the centre with the figures “50” below it and the words “FIFTY CENTS” above it.
1 dollar	Silver 92.5% Copper 7.5%	9.97 g + 0.30 g − 0.10 g	26.50 mm ±0.125 mm	2.25 mm ±0.152 mm	Round	Milled		The Periwinkle (Lochnera rosea) in the centre with 4 smaller periwinkles surrounding it, the figures “$1” below it and the words “ONE DOLLAR” above it. An octagonal frame surrounds the design.

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“25 YEARS OF PUBLIC HOUSING” $5 COMMEMORATIVE COINS ISSUED ON 1ST OCTOBER 1985
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Standard Diameter	Shape	Edge	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
5 Dollars	75% Copper 25% Nickel	20.00 g ± 0.40 g	38.70 mm ± 0.125 mm	Round	Plain	State Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the figures “1960 — 1985” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	HDB flats with the words “25 YEARS OF PUBLIC HOUSING” above it and the words “5 DOLLARS” below it. A family unit is at the foreground of the flats.
5 Dollars	92.5% Silver 7.5% Copper	20.00 g ± 0.05 g	38.70 mm ± 0.125 mm	Round	Milled	State Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the figures “1960 — 1985” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	HDB flats with the words “25 YEARS OF PUBLIC HOUSING” above it and the words “5 DOLLARS” below it. A family unit is at the foreground of the flats.

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COINS ISSUED ON 2ND DECEMBER 1985
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Standard Diameter	Standard Thickness	Shape	Edge	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
5 cents	Copper 92% Aluminium 6% Nickel 2%	1.56 g ± 0.062 g	16.75 mm ± 0.125 mm	1.22 mm ± 0.152 mm	Round	Milled	The coins bear the State Arms of the Republic of Singapore in the centre with the year-date below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coins. A ring of dashes surrounds the State Arms on both the 10-cent and 50-cent coins.	The Fruit Salad Plant (Monstera deliciosa) in the centre with the figure “5” below it and words “FIVE CENTS” above it.
10 cents	Copper 75% Nickel 25%	2.60 g ± 0.065 g	18.50 mm ± 0.125 mm	1.38 mm ± 0.152 mm	Round	Milled		The Star Jasmine (Jasminum multiflorum) in the centre with the figures “10” below it and the words “TEN CENTS” above it.
20 cents	Copper 75% Nickel 25%	4.50 g ± 0.112 g	21.36 mm ± 0.125 mm	1.72 mm ± 0.152 mm	Round	Milled		The Powder-puff Plant (Calliandra surinamensis) in the centre with the figures “20” below it and the words “TWENTY CENTS” above it.
50 cents	Copper 75% Nickel 25%	7.29 g ± 0.145 g	24.66 mm ± 0.125 mm	2.06 mm ± 0.152 mm	Round	Milled		The Yellow Allamanda (Allamanda cathartica) in the centre with the figures “50” below it and the words “FIFTY CENTS” above it.

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COINS ISSUED ON 14TH JANUARY 1986
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Standard Diameter	Standard Thickness	Shape	Edge	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
1 cent	Copper 95% Zinc 4% Tin 1%	1.53 g ± 0.061 g	15.90 mm ± 0.125 mm	1.10 mm ± 0.152 mm	Round	Plain	The coins bear the State Arms of the Republic of Singapore in the centre with the year-date below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coins. A ring of dashes surrounds the State Arms on both the 10-cent and 50-cent coins.	The figure “1” in the centre flanked by two flowers, Vanda Miss Joaquim, on either side and the words “ONECENT” above it.
5 cents	Copper 92% Aluminium 6% Nickel 2%	1.56 g ± 0.062 g	16.75 mm ± 0.125 mm	1.22 mm ± 0.152 mm	Round	Milled		The Fruit Salad Plant (Monstera deliciosa) in the centre with the figure “5” below it and the words “FIVE CENTS” above it.
10 cents	Copper 75% Nickel 25%	2.60 g ± 0.065 g	18.50 mm ± 0.125 mm	1.38 mm ± 0.152 mm	Round	Milled		The Star Jasmine (Jasminum multiflorum) in the centre with the figures “10” below it and the words “TEN CENTS” above it.
20 cents	Copper 75% Nickel 25%	4.50 g ± 0.112 g	21.36 mm ± 0. 125 mm	1.72 mm ± 0.152 mm	Round	Milled		The Powder-puff Plant (Calliandra surinamensis) in the centre with the figures “20” below it and the words “TWENTY CENTS” above it.
50 cents	Copper 75% Nickel 25%	7.29 g ± 0.145 g	24.66 mm ± 0.125 mm	2.06 mm ± 0.152 mm	Round	Milled		The Yellow Allamanda (Allamanda cathartica) in the centre with the figures “50” below it and the words “FIFTY CENTS” above it.
1 dollar	Copper 75% Nickel 25%	9.97 g ±0.199 g	26.50 mm ± 0.125 mm	2.40 mm ± 0.152 mm	Round	Milled		The Periwinkle (Lochnera rosea) in the centre with 4 smaller periwinkles surrounding it, the figures “$1” below it and the words “ONE DOLLAR” above it. An octagonal frame surrounds the design.

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$500 GOLD AND $10 NICKEL COINS ISSUED ON 14TH JANUARY 1986
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Standard Diameter	Standard Thickness	Shape	Edge	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
500 Dollars	916 Fine Gold Rest Silver	16.965 g + 0.3 g	28.50 mm ± 0.15 mm	1.81 mm ± 0.02 mm	Round	Milled	State Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year “1986” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	A tiger in the centre, with two Chinese characters signifying the “Year of the Tiger” above it. The words “500 DOLLARS” and “HALF OUNCE FINE GOLD” appear above and below the tiger, respectively, with a string of beads around the circumference of the coin.
10 Dollars	Nickel	28.0 g ± 0.86 g	40.70 mm ± 0.127 mm	3.05 mm ± 0.152 mm	Round	Milled	State Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year “1986” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	A tiger in the centre, with two Chinese characters signifying the “Year of the Tiger” above it, and the 12 animals of the Chinese Almanac and the words “10 DOLLARS” around the circumference of the coin.

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$10 SILVER COIN ISSUED ON 26TH MAY 1986
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Standard Diameter	Standard Thickness	Shape	Edge	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
10 Dollars	50% silver 50% alloy	31.103g ± 0.195g	40.70mm ± 0.127mm	3.05mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Milled	State Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year “1986” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	A Tiger in the centre, with two Chinese characters signifying the “Year of the Tiger” above it, and the 12 animals of the Chinese Almanac and the words “10 DOLLARS” around the circumference of the coin.

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$500 GOLD AND $10 NICKEL COINS ISSUED ON 15TH DECEMBER 1986
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Standard Diameter	Standard Thickness	Shape	Edge	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
500 DOLLARS	916 Fine Gold Rest Silver	16.965 g + 0.3 g	28.50 mm ± 0.15 mm	1.81 mm ± 0.02 mm	Round	Milled	State Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year “1987” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin	A rabbit in the centre, with two Chinese characters signifying the “Year of the Rabbit” above it. The words “500 DOLLARS” appear above the two Chinese characters and the words “HALF OUNCE FINE GOLD” appear below the rabbit with a string of beads around the circumference of the coin.
10 DOLLARS	Nickel	28.0 g ± 0.86 g	40.70 mm ± 0.127 mm	3.05 mm ± 0.152 mm	Round	Milled	State Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year “1987” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin	A rabbit in the centre, with two Chinese characters signifying the “Year of the Rabbit” above it, and the 12 animals of the Chinese Almanac with the words “10 DOLLARS” around the circumference of the coin.

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$1 CURRENCY NOTE ISSUED ON 12TH JANUARY 1987
Denomination	Size	Design		Predominant and Secondary Colours
Denomination	Size	Front	Back	Front	Back
$1	Length: 125 mm Width: 63 mm	A historical vessel, the sha chuan, is on the left side of the note. The word “SINGAPORE” is across the centre portion of the top. The State Arms of the Republic is positioned on the upper left-hand corner while the denomination “$1” is on the upper right-hand and bottom left-hand corners. On the bottom right-hand corner is a “fish”, the Chinese Carp or Cyprinus Carpio. The signature and seal of Dr. Goh Keng Swee, who was the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, when the note was printed, appear to the right of centre and are between the words “This note is legal tender” and “ONE DOLLAR”. One set of serial number is on the lower half of the left side while another set is on the upper half of the right side.	The Sentosa Satellite Earth Station appears on the right side. A spray of the National flower, Vanda Miss Joaquim, appears within a geometrical pattern to the left of centre. The word “SINGAPORE” is at the top of the pattern. The denomination “$l” appears on the upper left-hand and lower right-hand corners.	Predominant Colour: Blue Secondary Colour: Green	Predominant Colour: Blue Secondary Colour: Nil

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The Note has one continuous and embedded security thread running vertically to the left of centre. A watermark of a lion’s head (full face) is incorporated on the right side of the Note. The watermark is not overprinted on both the front and back.

$50 CURRENCY NOTE ISSUED ON 9TH MARCH 1987
Denomination	Size	Design		Predominant and Secondary Colours
Denomination	Size	Front	Back	Front	Back
$50	Length: 156 mm Width: 74 mm	A “coaster vessel” is on the left side of the note. The word “SINGAPORE” is across the centre portion of the top. The State Arms of the Republic is positioned on the upper left-hand corner while the denomination “$50” is on the upper right-hand and bottom left-hand corners. On the bottom right-hand corner is a “fish”, the Epinephelus sexfasciatus (Valenciennes) or six-bander grouper. The signature and seal of Dr. Richard Hu Tsu Tau, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, and Minister for Finance, appear to the right of centre and are between the words, “This note is legal tender” and “FIFTY DOLLARS”. One set of serial number is on the lower half of the left side while another set is on the upper half of the right side.	A bird’s-eye view of “Benjamin Sheares Bridge” appears on the right side. A dragon appears on the top right-hand corner. Four stylised blossoms of the National flower, Vanda Miss Joaquim surround a geometrical pattern to the left of centre. The word “SINGAPORE” is at the base of the pattern. The denomination “$50” appears on the upper left-hand and lower right-hand corners. The “fish” shown on the front is also depicted at the bottom left corner and is in perfect registration with that on the front.	Predominant Colour: Blue Secondary Colours: Deep Red and Orange	Predominant Colour: Blue Secondary Colour: Nil

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$10 SILVER COIN ISSUED ON 6TH APRIL 1987
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Standard Diameter	Standard Thickness	Shape	Edge	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
10 Dollars	50% silver 50% alloy	31.103g ± 0.195g	40.70mm ± 0.127mm	3.05mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Milled	State Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year “1987” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	A Rabbit in the centre, with two Chinese characters signifying the “Year of the Rabbit” above it, and the 12 animals of the Chinese Almanac with the words “10 DOLLARS” around the circumference of the coin.

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ASEAN 20TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE $10 COINS ISSUED ON 15TH JUNE 1987
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Standard Diameter	Standard Thickness	Shape	Edge	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
10 Dollars	Cupro-Nickel	28.0 g ± 0.86 g	40.70 mm ± 0.127 mm	3.05 mm ± 0.152 mm	Round	Milled	State Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year “1967 — 1987” below it and the words “ASEAN 20TH ANNIVERSARY, REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE” around the circumference of the coin.	The ASEAN logo in the centre with the names of the 6 ASEAN countries surrounding it and the denomination “10 DOLLARS” below the design.
10 Dollars	50% Silver 50% Alloy	31.103 g ± 0.195 g	40.70 mm ± 0.127 mm	3.05 mm ± 0.152 mm	Round	Milled	State Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year “1967 — 1987” below it and the words “ASEAN 20TH ANNIVERSARY, REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE” around the circumference of the coin.	The ASEAN logo in the centre with the names of the 6 ASEAN countries surrounding it and the denomination “10 DOLLARS” below the design.

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NATIONAL MUSEUM CENTENARY COMMEMORATIVE $5 COINS AND NEW 1 CENT AND $1 CIRCULATION COINS ISSUED ON 28TH SEPTEMBER 1987
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Standard Diameter	Standard Thickness	Shape	Edge	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
5 Dollars	75% Copper 25% Nickel	20.00g ± 0.40g	38.70mm ± 0.125mm	2.30mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Milled	State Arms of the Republic of Singapore in the centre, surrounded by the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	National Museum in the centre with the words “NATIONAL MUSEUM CENTENARY 1887 — 1987” above it and the words “5 DOLLARS” below it.
5 Dollars	92.5% Silver 7.5% Copper	20.00g ± 0.05g	38.70mm ± 0.125mm	2.45mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Milled
1 Cent	Copper plated Zinc	1.24g ± 0.1g	15.90mm ± 0.125mm	1.10mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Plain	The coins bear the State Arms of the Republic of Singapore in the centre with the year-date below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coins. The one dollar coin has an octagonal frame along the circumference.	The figure “1” in the centre with two flowers, Vanda Miss Joaquim on either side and the words “ONE CENT” above it.
1 Dollar	Aluminium Bronze	6.30g ± 0.13g	22.40mm ± 0.125mm	2.40mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Milled and bearing the words “REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE” and lion symbol		The Periwinkle (Lochnera rosea) in the centre with 4 smaller periwinkles surrounding it, the figure “$1” below it and the words “ONE DOLLAR” above it. An octagonal frame surrounds the design.

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COINS ISSUED ON 30TH NOVEMBER 1987
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Standard Diameter	Standard Thickness	Shape	Edge	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
1 Cent	Silver 92.5% Copper 7.5%	1.81g ± 0.10g	15.90mm ± 0.125mm	1.10mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Plain	The coins bear the State Arms of the Republic of Singapore in the centre with the year-date below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coins. A ring of dashes surrounds the State Arms on both the 10-cent and 50-cent coins. The 1 dollar coin has an octagonal frame along the circumference.	The figure “1” in the centre flanked by two flowers, Vanda Miss Joaquim on either side and the words “ONE CENT” above it.
5 Cents	Silver 92.5% Copper 7.5%	2.00g ± 0.l0g	16.75mm ± 0.125mm	1.22mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Milled		The Fruit Salad Plant (Monstera deliciosa) in the centre with the figure “5” below it and the words “FIVE CENTS” above it.
10 Cents	Silver 92.5% Copper 7.5%	3.05g ± 0.15g	18.50mm ± 0.125mm	1.38mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Milled		The Star Jasmine (Jasminum multiflorum) in the centre with the figures “10” below it and the words “TEN CENTS” above it.
20 Cents	Silver 92.5% Copper 7.5%	5.24g ± 0.20g	21.36mm ± 0.125mm	1.72mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Milled		The Powder-puff Plant (Calliandra surinamensis) in the centre with the figures “20” below it and the words “TWENTY-CENTS” above it.
50 Cents	Silver 92.5% Copper 7.5%	8.56g ± 0.20g	24.66mm ± 0.125mm	2.06mm ± 0.152min	Round	Milled	The coins bear the State Arms of the Republic of Singapore in the centre with the year-date below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coins. A ring of dashes surrounds the State Arms on both the 10-cent and 50-cent coins. The 1 dollar coin has an octagonal frame along the circumference.	The Yellow Allamanda (Allamanda cathartica) in the centre with the figures “50” below it and the words “FIFTY CENTS” above it.
1 Dollar	Silver 92.5% Copper 7.5%	8.05g ± 0.20g	22.40mm ± 0.125mm	2.40mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Milled and bearing the words “REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE” and lion symbol		The Periwinkle (Lochnera rosea) in the centre with 4 smaller periwinkles surrounding it, the figures “$1” below it and the words “ONE DOLLAR” above it. An octagonal frame surrounds the design.

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$500 GOLD AND $10 NICKEL COINS ISSUED ON 18TH JANUARY 1988
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Standard Diameter	Standard Thickness	Shape	Edge	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
500 DOLLARS	916 fine gold rest silver	16.965 g + 0.3 g	28.50 mm ± 0.15 mm	1.81 mm ± 0.02 mm	Round	Milled	State Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year “1988” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	A dragon in the centre, with two Chinese characters signifying the “Year of the Dragon” above it. The words “500 DOLLARS” and “HALF OUNCE FINE GOLD” appear above and below the dragon, respectively, with a string of beads around the circumference of the coin.
10 DOLLARS	Nickel	28.0 g ± 0.86 g	40.70 mm ± 0.127 mm	3.05 mm ± 0.152 mm	Round	Milled	State Arms of the Republic of Singapore with the year “1988” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	A dragon in the centre, with two Chinese characters signifying the “Year of the Dragon” above it, and the 12 animals of the Chinese Almanac and the words “10 DOLLARS” around the circumference of the coin.

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$10 AND $500 CURRENCY NOTES ISSUED ON 1ST MARCH 1988
Denomination	Size	Design		Predominant and Secondary Colours
Denomination	Size	Front	Back	Front	Back
$10	Length: 141 mm Width : 69 mm	A barter trading vessel, the “Palari” is on the left side of the note. The word “SINGAPORE” is across the centre portion of the top. The Arms of the Republic of Singapore is positioned on the upper lef-thand corner while the denomination “$10” is on the upper right-hand and bottom left-hand corners. On the bottom right-hand corner is a “fish”, the Round Scad or Decapterus macrosoma. The signature and seal of Dr. Richard Hu Tsu Tau, Minister for Finance and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, appear to the right of centre and are between the words, “This note is legal tender” and “TEN DOLLARS”. One set of serial number is on the lower half of the left side while another set is on the upper half of the right side.	A view of Public Housing appears on the right side. Two stylised blossoms of the national flower, Vanda Miss Joaquim are at each corner of the bottom right corner and top left corner of a geometrical pattern which also has an outline map of Singapore in the centre. The word “SINGAPORE” is at the base of the pattern. The denomination “$10” appears on the upper left- hand and lower right-hand corners. The “fish” shown on the front is also depicted at the bottom left corner and is in perfect registration with that on the front.	Predominant Colour: Reddish Orange Secondary Colours: Deep Purple and Orange	Predominant Colour: Reddish Orange Secondary Colour: Nil
$500	Length: 175 mm Width : 83 mm	A “General Cargo Vessel” is on the left side of the note. The word “SINGAPORE” is across the centre portion of the top. The Arms of the Republic of Singapore is positioned on the upper left-hand corner while the denomination “$500” is on the upper right-hand and bottom left-hand corners. On the bottom right-hand corner is a “fish”, the Indian Mackerel or Rastrelliger kanagurta. The signature and seal of Dr. Richard Hu Tsu Tau, Minister for Finance and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, appear to the right of centre and are between the words, “This note is legal tender” and “FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS”. One set of serial number is on the lower half of the left side while another set is on the upper half of the right side.	A group of men and women from the three services of the Armed Forces and the Civil Defence Force with the outline map of Singapore in the background appear on the right side. The national flag is in the top centre of the vignette. Four stylised blossoms of the national flower, Vanda Miss Joaquim surround a geometrical pattern to the left of centre. The word “SINGAPORE” is at the base of the pattern. The denomination “$500” appears on the upper left-hand and lower right-hand corners. The “fish” shown on the front is also depicted at the bottom left corner and is in perfect registration with that on the front.	Predominant Colour: Dark Green Secondary Colours: Red and Blue	Predominant Colour: Dark Green Secondary Colours: Red and Blue

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The Notes have one continuous and embedded security thread running vertically to the left of centre. A watermark of a lion’s head (full face) is incorporated on the right side of the front of the Notes. The watermark is not overprinted on both the front and back.

$10 SILVER COIN ISSUED ON 29TH APRIL 1988
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Standard Diameter	Standard Thickness	Shape	Edge	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
10 Dollars	50% silver 50% alloy	31.103g ± 0.195g	40.70mm ± 0.127mm	3.05mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Milled	The State Arms of the Republic of Singapore in the centre with the year “1988” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	A dragon in the centre with two Chinese characters signifying the “Year of the Dragon” above it, and the 12 animals of the Chinese Almanac and the words “10 DOLLARS” around the circumference of the coin.

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SINGAPORE FIRE SERVICE CENTENARY COMMEMORATIVE $5 COINS ISSUED ON 12TH SEPTEMBER 1988
Denomination of Coin	Metal	Standard Weight	Standard Diameter	Standard Thickness	Shape	Edge	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
5 Dollars	75% Copper 25% Nickel	20.00g ± 0.40g	38.70mm ± 0.125mm	2.30mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Milled	The Singapore Arms in the centre, surrounded by the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	Two horses harnessed to a “MERRY WEATHER” fire-engine is depicted in the centre with the words “5 Dollars” above it and the words “CENTENARY OF SINGAPORE FIRE SERVICE — 1888-1988” around the circumference of the coin.
5 Dollars	92.5% Silver 7.5% Copper	20.00g ± 0.05g	38.70mm ± 0.125mm	2.45mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Milled

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$1 CURRENCY NOTE ISSUED ON 19TH DECEMBER 1988
Denomination.	Size	Design.		Predominant and Secondary Colours.
Denomination.	Size	Front.	Back.	Front.	Back.
$1	Length: 125mm Width: 63mm	A historical vessel, the “sha chuan”, is on the left side of the note. The word “SINGAPORE” is across the centre portion of the top. The Singapore Arms is positioned on the upper left-hand corner while the denomination “$1” is on the upper right-hand and bottom left-hand corners. On the bottom right-hand corner is a “fish”, the Chinese carp or Cyprinus carpio.	The Sentosa Satellite Earth Station appears on the right side. A spray of the National flower, Vanda Miss Joaquim, appears within a geometrical pattern to the left of centre. The word “SINGAPORE” is at the top of the pattern. The denomination “$1” appears on the upper left-hand and lower right-hand corners.	Predominant Colour: Blue Secondary Colour: Green	Predominant Colour: Blue Secondary Colour: Nil
		The signature and seal of Dr. Richard Hu Tsu Tau, Minister for Finance and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, appear to the right of centre and are between the words, “This note is legal tender” and “ONE DOLLAR”. One set of serial number is on the lower half of the left side while another set is on the upper half of the right side.

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The Note has one continuous and embedded security thread running vertically to the left of centre. A watermark of a lion’s head (full face) is incorporated on the right side of the front of the Note.The watermark is not overprinted on both the front and back.

$500 GOLD, $10 NICKEL AND $10 SILVER COINS ISSUED ON 23RD JANUARY 1989
Denomination of Coin.	Metal.	Standard Weight.	Standard Diameter.	Standard Thickness.	Shape.	Edge.	Design of Obverse.	Design of Reverse.
500 Dollars	916 Fine Gold Rest Silver	16.965 g +0.3 g	28.50 mm ±0.15 mm	1.81 mm ±0.10 mm	Round	Milled	Singapore Arms with the year “1989” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	A snake in the centre, with two Chinese characters signifying the “Year of the Snake” above it. The words “500 DOLLARS” and “HALF OUNCE FINE GOLD” appear above and below the snake, respectively, with a string of beads at the circumference of the coin.
10 Dollars	Nickel	28.0 g ± 0.86 g	40.70 mm ± 0.127 mm	3.05 mm ± 0.152 mm	Round	Milled	Singapore Arms with the year “1989” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	A snake in the centre, with two Chinese characters signifying the “Year of the Snake” above it and the 12 animals of the Chinese Almanac and the words “10 DOLLARS” around the circumference of the coin.
10 Dollars	92.5% Sliver 7.5% Copper	31.103 g ± 0.195 g	40.70 mm ± 0.127mm	3.05 mm ± 0.15 mm	Round	Milled

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$1,000 CURRENCY NOTE ISSUED ON 27TH FEBRUARY 1989
Denomination.	Size.	Design.		Predominant and Secondary Colours.
Denomination.	Size.	Front.	Back.	Front.	Back.
$1,000	Length: 185mm Width: 88mm	A “container ship” and two “container quay cranes” are on the left side. The word “SINGAPORE” is across the centre portion of the top. The Singapore Arms is positioned on the upper left-hand corner while the denomination “$1,000” is on the upper right-hand and bottom left-hand corners. On the bottom right-hand corner is a “fish”, the Polka-dot grouper or Cromileptes altivelis. The signature and seal of Dr. Richard Hu Tsu Tau, Minister for Finance and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, appear to the right of centre and are between the words, “This note is legal tender” and “ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS”. One set of serial number is on the lower half of the left side while another set is on the upper half of the right side.	A bird’s-eye view of a “shiprepair yard” appears on the right side. Four stylised blossoms of the national flower “Vanda Miss Joaquim” surround a geometrical pattern to the left of centre. The word “SINGAPORE” is at the base of the pattern. The denomination “$1,000” appears on the upper left-hand and lower right-hand corners. The “fish” shown on the front is also depicted at the bottom left corner and is in perfect registration with that on the front.	Predominant Colour: Purple Secondary Colours: Red and Brown	Predominant Colour: Purple Secondary Colour: Nil

COINS ISSUED ON 18TH JULY 1989
DESCRIPTION OF COINS IN THE PROOF COIN SET.
Denomination of Coin.	Metal.	Standard Weight.	Standard Diameter.	Standard Thickness.	Shape.	Edge.	Design of Obverse.	Design of Reverse.
1 Cent	Silver 92.5% Copper 7.5%	1.81g ± 0.10g	15.90mm ± 0.125mm	1.10mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Plain	The coins bear the Singapore Arms in the centre with the year-date below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coins. A ring of dashes surrounds the Singapore Arms on both the 10-cent and 50-cent coins. The 1 dollar coin has an octagonal frame along the circumference.	The figure “1” in the centre flanked by two flowers, Vanda Miss Joaquium on either side and the words “ONE CENT” above it.
5 Cents	Silver 92.5% Copper 7.5%	2.00g ± 0.10g	16.75mm ± 0.125mm	1.22mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Milled		The Fruit Salad Plant (Monstera deliciosa) in the centre with the figure “5” below it and the words “FIVE CENTS” above it.
10 Cents	Silver 92.5% Copper 7.5%	3.05g ± 0.15g	18.50mm ± 0.125mm	1.38mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Milled		The Star Jasmine (Jasminum multiflorum) in the centre with the figures “10” below it and the words “TEN CENTS” above it.
20 Cents	Silver 92.5% Copper 7.5%	5.24g ± 0.20g	21.36mm ± 0.125mm	1.72mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Milled	The coins bear the Singapore Arms in the centre with the year-date below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coins. A ring of dashes surrounds the Singapore Arms on both the 10-cent and 50-cent coins. The 1 dollar coin has an octagonal frame along the circumference.	The Powder-puff Plant (Calliandra surinamensis) in the centre with the figures “20” below it and the words “TWENTY CENTS” above it.
50 Cents	Silver 92.5% Copper 7.5%	8.56g ± 0.20g	24.66mm ± 0.125mm	2.60mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Plain and bearing the words “REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE” and lion symbol		The Yellow Allamanda (Allamanda cathartica) in the centre with the figures “50” below it and the words “FIFTY CENTS” above it.
1 Dollar	Silver 92.5% Copper 7.5%	8.05g ± 0.20g	22.40mm ± 0.125mm	2.40mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Milled and bearing the words “REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE” and lion symbol		The Periwinkle (Lochnera rosea) in the centre with 4 smaller periwinkles surrounding it, the figures “$1” below it and the words “ONE DOLLAR” above it. An octagonal frame surrounds the design.

DESCRIPTION OF COINS IN THE UNCIRCULATED COIN SET.
1 Cent	Copper 95% Zinc 4% Tin 1%	1.53g ± 0.061g	15.90mm ± 0.125mm	1.10mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Plain	The coins bear the Singapore Arms in the centre with the year-date below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coins. A ring of dashes surrounds the Singapore Arms on both the 10-cent and 50-cent coins. The 1 dollar coin has an octagonal frame along the circumference.	The figure “1” in the centre flanked by two flowers, Vanda Miss Joaquim on either side and the words “ONE CENT” above it.
5 Cents	Copper 92% Aluminium 6% Nickle 2%	1.56g ± 0.062g	16.75mm ± 0.125mm	1.22mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Milled		The Fruit Salad Plant (Monstera deliciosa) in the centre with the figure “5” below it and the words “FIVE CENTS” above it.
10 Cents	Copper 75% Nickel 25%	2.60g ± 0.065g	18.50mm ± 0.125mm	1.38mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Milled		The Star Jasmine (Jasminum multiflorum) in the centre with the figures “10” below it and the words “TEN CENTS” above it.
20 Cents	Copper 75% Nickel 25%	4.50g ± 0.112g	21.36mm ± 0.125mm	1.72mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Milled		The Powder-puff Plant (Calliandra surinamensis) in the centre with the figures “20” below it and the words “TWENTY CENTS” above it.
50 Cents	Copper 75% Nickel 25%	7.29g ± 0.145g	24.66mm ± 0.125mm	2.06mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Plain and bearing the words “REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE” and lion symbol	The coins bear the Singapore Arms in the centre with the year-date below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coins. A ring of dashes surrounds the Singapore Arms on both the 10-cent and 50-cent coins. The 1 dollar coin has an octagonal frame along the circumference.	The Yellow Allamanda (Allamanda cathartica) in the centre with the figures “50” below it and the words “FIFTY CENTS” above it.
1 Dollar	Copper 92% Aluminium 6% Nickel 2%	6.30g ± 0.13g	22.40mm ± 0.125mm	2.40mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Milled and bearing the words “REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE” and lion symbol		The Periwinkle (Lochnera rosea) in the centre with 4 smaller periwinkles surrounding it, the figures “$1” below it and the words “ONE DOLLAR” above it. An octagonal frame surrounds the design.

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$10,000 CURRENCY NOTE ISSUED ON 21ST AUGUST 1989
Denomination.	Size.	Design		Predominant and Secondary Colours.
Denomination.	Size.	Front.	Back.	Front.	Back.
$10,000	Length: 195mm Width: 93mm	The general bulk carrier featured on the left side is the “Neptune Canopus”. The word “SINGAPORE” is across the centre portion of the top. The Singapore Arms is positioned on the upper left-hand corner while the denomination “$10,000” is on the upper right-hand and bottom left-hand corners. On the bottom right-hand corner is a “fish”, the White Promfret or Pampus Chinesis. The signature and seal of Dr. Richard Hu Tsu Tau, Minister for Finance and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, appear to the right of centre and are between the words, “This note is legal tender” and “TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS”. One horizontal set of the assymmetric serial numbers is on the lower half of the left side while another vertical set is on the upper half of the right side.	The 1987 National Day Parade appears on the right side. On the top right-hand corner is the lion symbol. On the left of centre is the stylized version of the national flower Vanda Miss Joaquim with an ornated pattern work surrounding it. The word “SINGAPORE” is at the bottom left-hand corner. The denomination “$10,000” appears on the upper left-hand and lower right-hand corners. The “fish” shown on the front is also depicted at the bottom left-hand corner and is in perfect registration with that on the front.	Predominant Colour: Red Secondary Colour: Orange and blue	Predominant Colour: Red Secondary Colour: Orange and blue

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$5 CURRENCY NOTE ISSUED ON 21ST AUGUST 1989 — *continued*
Denomination.	Size.	Design		Predominant and Secondary Colours.
Denomination.	Size.	Front.	Back.	Front.	Back.
$5	Length: 133mm Width: 66mm	Two vessels, the “Twakows” are on the left side of the note. The word “SINGAPORE” is across the centre portion of the top. The Singapore Arms is positioned on the upper left-hand corner while the denomination “$5” is on the upper right-hand and bottom left-hand corners. On the bottom right-hand corner is a “fish”, the Commerson’s Anchovy or Stolephorus commersonii. The signature and seal of Dr. Richard Hu Tsu Tau, Minister for Finance and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, appear to the right of centre and are between the words, “This note is legal tender” and “FIVE DOLLARS”. One set of serial number is on the lower half of the left side while another set is on the upper half of the right side.	A view of the PSA Container Terminal appears on the right side. A merlion appears on the top right-hand corner. A stylised blossom of the national flower, Vanda Miss Joaquim within a geometrical pattern is on the left of centre. The word “SINGAPORE” is at the base of the pattern. The denomination “$5” appears on the upper left- hand and lower right-hand corners. The “fish” shown on the front is also depicted at the bottom left corner and is in perfect registration with that on the front.	Predominant Colour: Green Secondary Colour: Red	Predominant Colour: Green Secondary Colour: Nil

COINS ISSUED ON 10TH OCTOBER 1989
DESCRIPTION OF $5 MASS RAPID TRANSIT COINS.
Denomination of Coin.	Metal.	Standard Weight.	Standard Diameter.	Standard Thickness.	Shape.	Edge.	Design of Obverse.	Design of Reverse.
5 Dollars	75% Copper 25% Nickel	20.00g ± 0.40g	38.70mm ± 0.125mm	2.30mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Milled	The Singapore Arms in the centre with the year “1989” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	A Mass Rapid Transit train in the centre with the words “Mass Rapid Transit” above it and the words “5 DOLLARS” below it.
5 Dollars	92.5% Silver 7.5% Copper	20.00g ± 0.05g	38.70mm ± 0.125mm	2.45mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Milled

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$100 CURRENCY NOTE ISSUED ON 30TH OCTOBER 1989
Denomination.	Size.	Design.		Predominant and Secondary Colours.
Denomination.	Size.	Front.	Back.	Front.	Back.
$100	Length: 165mm Width: 78 mm	A “passenger liner” which called at Singapore in the 1950s and 1960s is on the left side of the note. The word “SINGAPORE” is across the centre portion of the top. The Singapore Arms is positioned on the upper left-hand corner while the denomination “$100” is on the upper right-hand and bottom left-hand corners. On the bottom right-hand corner is a “fish”, the Slender shad or Ilisha elongata. The signature and seal of Dr. Richard Hu Tsu Tau, Minister for Finance and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, appear to the right of centre and are between the words “This note is legal tender” and “ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS”. One set of serial number is on the lower half of the left side while another set is on the upper half of the right side.	A bird’s-eye view of “Singapore Changi Airport” appears on the right side. Four stylised blossoms of the national flower “Vanda Miss Joaquim” surround a geometrical pattern to the left of centre. The word “SINGAPORE” is at the base of the pattern. The denomination “$100” appears on the upper left-hand and lower right-hand corners. The “fish” shown on the front is also depicted at the bottom left corner and is in perfect registration with that on the front.	Predominant Colour: Brown Secondary Colours: Deep Red and Orange	Predominant Colour: Brown Secondary Colour: Nil

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COINS ISSUED ON 20TH DECEMBER 1989
DESCRIPTION OF THE SAVE THE CHILDREN FUND COINS
Denomination of Coin.	Metal.	Standard Weight.	Standard Diameter.	Standard Thickness.	Shape.	Edge.	Design of Obverse.	Design of Reverse.
5 Dollars	92.5% Silver 7.5% Copper	20.00g ± 0.05g	38.70mm ± 0.125mm	2.45mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Milled	The Singapore Arms in the centre, with the year date “1989” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	Two children engaged in canoeing activity, with the denomination of the coin and the words “SAVE THE CHILDREN FUND” above it.
50 Dollars	916 Fine Gold Rest Silver	10.00g ± 0.30g	25.00mm ± 0.15mm	1.55mm ± 0.12mm	Round	Milled

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COINS ISSUED ON 4TH JANUARY 1990
DESCRIPTION OF THE $500 GOLD COIN, $10 NICKEL COIN AND $10 SILVER COIN
Denomination of Coin.	Metal.	Standard Weight.	Standard Diameter.	Standard Thickness.	Shape.	Edge.	Design of Obverse.	Design of Reverse.
500 Dollars	916 Fine Gold Rest Silver	16.965 g + 0.3 g	28.50 mm ± 0.15 mm	1.95 mm ± 0.10 mm	Round	Milled	The Singapore Arms in the centre, with the year date “1990” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	A horse in the centre, with two Chinese characters signifying the “Year of the Horse” above it. The words “$500 DOLLARS” and “HALF OUNCE FINE GOLD” appear above and below the horse, respectively, with a string of beads at the circumference of the coin
10 Dollars	Nickel	28.0 g ± 0.86 g	40.70 mm ± 0.127 mm	3.05 mm ± 0.152 mm	Round	Milled		A horse in the centre, with two Chinese characters signifying the “Year of the Horse” above it, and the 12 animals of the Chinese Almanac and the words “$10 DOLLARS” around the circumference of the coin.
10 Dollars	92.5% Silver 7.5% Copper	31.103 g ± 0.195 g	40.70 mm ± 0.127 mm	3.05 mm ± 0.152 mm	Round	Milled

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COIN ISSUED ON 28TH MAY 1990
DESCRIPTION OF THE 500 CIRCULATION COIN.
Denomination of Coin.	Metal.	Standard Weight.	Standard Diameter	Standard Thickness.	Shape.	Edge.	Design of Obverse.	Design of Reverse.
50 Cents	Copper 75% Nickel 25%	7.29g ± 0.145g	24.66mm ± 0.125mm	2.06mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Plain and bearing the words “REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE” and lion symbol.	The coin bears the Singapore Arms in the centre with the year-date below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin. A ring of dashes surrounds the Singapore Arms.	The Yellow Allamanda (Allamanda cathartica) in the centre with the figures “50” below it and the words “FIFTY CENTS” above it.

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COINS ISSUED ON 30TH MAY 1990
DESCRIPTION OF THE SINGAPORE LION GOLD BULLION COINS.
Denomination of Coins.	Metal.	Standard Weight and Gold Content.	Standard Diameter.	Standard Thickness.	Shape.	Edge.	Design of Obverse.	Design of Reverse.
100 Dollars	999.9 Fine Gold	31.104g + 0.05g (1 troy oz of fine gold)	32.12mm ± 0.12mm	2.50mm ± 0.15mm	Round	Milled	The coins bear the Singapore Arms in the centre with the year-date “1990” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coins.	Stylised version of a lion’s head with the denomination of the coin below it. The troy weight and fineness of the coin appears on the right side of the coin.
50 Dollars	999.9 Fine Gold	15.552g + 0.05g (½ troy oz of fine gold)	27.00mm ± 0.12mm	2.00mm ± 0.15mm	Round	Milled
25 Dollars	999.9 Fine Gold	7.776g + 0.05g (¼ troy oz of fine gold)	21.96mm ± 0.12mm	1.55mm ± 0.15mm	Round	Milled
10 Dollars	999.9 Fine Gold	3.112g + 0.05g 1/10 troy oz of fine gold)	17.95mm ± 0.12mm	1.10mm ± 0.15mm	Round	Milled
5 Dollars	999.9 Fine Gold	1.550g + 0.02g (1/20 troy oz of fine gold)	13.92mm ± 0.12mm	0.90mm ± 0.15mm	Round	Milled

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COINS ISSUED ON 24TH JULY 1990
DESCRIPTION OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE COINS
Denomination.	Metal.	Standard Weight.	Standard Diameter.	Standard Thickness.	Shape	Edge.	Design of Obverse.	Design of Reverse.
500 Dollars	99.95% Platinum	31.104 g + 0.1 g	32.10 mm ± 0.127mm	2.50 mm ± 0.152 mm	Round	Milled	The Singapore Arms in the centre, with the year date “1990” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	Stylized cityscape of the Singapore waterfront and container ship with the inscription “1965 — 1990” below it. The 25th Anniversary logo and slogan are at the top of the design. The words “TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE” are incorporated around the lower circumference of the coin. The denomination of the coin is at the right of the design.
250 Dollars	99.99% Gold	31.104 g + 0.15 g	32.12 mm ± 0.15 mm	2.52 mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Milled
10 Dollars	92.5% Silver 7.5% Copper	31.103 g ± 0.195 g	40.70 mm ± 0.127 mm	3.05 mm ± 0.15 mm	Round	Milled
5 Dollars	92% Copper 6% Aluminium 2% Nickel	15.33 g ± 0.40 g	33.32 mm ± 0.127 mm	2.55 mm ± 0.152 mm	Round	Milled and bearing the words “REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE”, lion symbol and “25 YEARS”

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$50 CURRENCY NOTE ISSUED ON 24TH JULY 1990
Denomination.	Size.	Design.		Predominant and Secondary Colours.
Denomination.	Size.	Front.	Back.	Front.	Back.
$50	Length: 156 mm Width: 74 mm	The design on the left side shows Singapore Harbour in 1861. The portrait of Singapore’s First President, Yusof Bin Ishak, within an oval with 5 stars to the left side of the President’s face is the optically variable device (OVD). Four blossoms of the national flower, the Vanda Miss Joaquim in perfect registration with that of the back, are above the portrait. The word “SINGAPORE” is across the top centre portion while the denomination “$50”, is to the left of it. On the right side is a section of the Tanjong Pagar container port and some prominent office buildings. The signature and seal of Dr. Richard Hu Tsu Tau, Minister for Finance and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, appear at the lower right-hand corner and are below the words “This note is legal tender”. The denomination in words is across the lower centre portion of the note. One set of serial number is on the top upper half of the right side while another set is on lower half of the left side.	On the left side is a scene from the First Parliament held on 8th December 1965. The OVD to the left of centre is in perfect registration with that in front. On the right side is a group of multi-racial Singaporeans in jubilant celebration. The Singapore flag is behind them. The word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages is at the top of the note while the Singapore Arms is positioned at the right beside the Singapore flag. Below the portrait of the President are some geometrical designs.	Predominant Colour: Red Secondary Colour: Orange and Purple	Predominant Colour: Red Secondary Colour: Orange and Purple

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$50 CURRENCY NOTE ISSUED ON 24TH JULY 1990
Denomination.	Size.	Design.		Predominant and Secondary Colours.
Denomination.	Size.	Front.	Back.	Front.	Back.
$50	Length: 156 mm Width: 74 mm	The design on the left side shows Singapore Harbour in 1861. The portrait of Singapore’s First President, Yusof Bin Ishak, within an oval with 5 stars to the left side of the President’s face is the optically variable device (OVD). Four blossoms of the national flower, the Vanda Miss Joaquim in perfect registration with that of the back, are above the portrait. The word “SINGAPORE” is across the top centre portion while the denomination “$50”, is to the left of it. The anniversary date “9 AUGUST 1990” is printed at the right-hand side of the flowers. On the right side is a section of the Tanjong Pagar container port and some prominent office buildings. The signature and seal of Dr. Richard Hu Tsu Tau, Minister for Finance and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, appear at the lower right-hand corner and are below the words “This note is legal tender”. The denomination in words is across the lower centre portion of the note. One set of serial number is on the top upper half of the right side while another set is on lower half of the left side.	On the left side is a scene from the First Parliament held on 8th December 1965. The OVD to the left of centre is in perfect registration with that in front. On the right side is a group of multi-racial Singaporeans in jubilant celebration. The Singapore flag is behind them. The word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages is at the top of the note while the Singapore Arms is positioned at the right beside the Singapore flag. Below the portrait of the President are some geometrical designs.	Predominant Colour: Red Secondary Colour: Orange and Purple	Predominant Colour: Red Secondary Colour: Orange and Purple

The note has the shadow image of the 25th Anniversary logo and slogan on the upper right-hand corner of the front of the note. It can be seen when the note is held to the light.

$2 CURRENCY NOTE ISSUED ON 28TH JANUARY 1991
Denomination.	Size.	Design.		Predominant and Secondary Colours.
Denomination.	Size.	Front.	Back.	Front.	Back.
$2	Length: 133mm Width: 63mm	A fully laden “tongkang”, which used to ply the waters of Singapore until the early 1960s, is featured with two smaller vessels — a twakow and a sampan. A rising sun is to the right of the main design. The word “SINGAPORE” is across the centre portion of the top. The Singapore Arms is positioned on the upper left-hand corner while the denomination “$2” is on the upper right-hand corner. The words “TWO DOLLARS” appear on the bottom left-hand corner. The signature and seal of Dr. Richard Hu Tsu Tau, Minister for Finance and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, appear at the right- hand corner and are below the words “This note is legal tender”. A vertical set of serial number is on the left side, while the horizontal set of serial number is on the lower half of the right side.	Different ethnic groups participating in the Chingay procession. Four blossoms of the national flower, Vanda Miss Joaquim, are at the lower left-hand corner of the note. The denomination “$2” appears on the upper left-hand corner. The word “SINGAPORE” is at the top right- hand corner of the note.	Predominant Colour: Red Secondary Colour: Yellow	Predominant Colour: Red Secondary Colour: Yellow

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The note has one continuous and embedded security thread running vertically to the left of centre. A watermark of a lion’s head (full face) is incorporated on the right side of the front of the note. The watermark is not overprinted on both the front and back.

$500 GOLD, $10 NICKEL AND $10 SILVER COINS ISSUED ON 22ND JANUARY 1991
Denomination.	Metal.	Standard Weight.	Standard Diameter.	Standard Thickness.	Shape.	Edge.	Design of Obverse.	Design of Reverse.
500 Dollars	916 Fine Gold Rest Silver	16.965g + 0.3g	28.50mm ± 0.15mm	1.95mm ± 0.10mm	Round	Milled	The Singapore Arms in the centre, with the year date “1991” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.	A goat in the centre with two Chinese characters signifying the “Year of the Goat” above it. The words “500 DOLLARS” and “HALF OUNCE FINE GOLD” appear above and below the goat, respectively, with a string of beads at the circumference of the coin.
10 Dollars	Nickel	28.0g ± 0.86g	40.70mm ± 0.127mm	3.05mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Milled		A goat in the centre, with two Chinese characters signifying the “Year of the Goat” above it, and the 12 animals of the Chinese Almanac and the words “10 DOLLARS” around the circumference of the coin.
10 Dollars	92.5% Silver 7.5% Copper	31.103g ± 0.195g	40.70mm ± 0.127mm	3.05mm ± 0.152mm	Round	Milled

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

Currency Notes and Coins (Consolidation) Notification

(CHAPTER 69, N 1)

This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Currency Notes and Coins (Consolidation) Notification. It is not part of this Notification.
1.	1990 Revised Edition—Currency Notes and Coins (Consolidation) Notification
	Date of operation	:	25 March 1992