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Currency Notes and Coins (Consolidation) Notification

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Currency Act

Chapter 69, Section 17(5)

Currency Notes and Coins (Consolidation) Notification

N 3

G.N. No. S 164/2004

REVISED EDITION 1993

(1st April 1993)

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 Note Issued On 16th December 1991

Denomination	Size	Design		Predominant and Secondary Colours
Denomination	Size	Front	Back	Front	Back
$2	Length: 133 mm Width: 63 mm	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 the asymmetric serial number is on the left side, while the horizontal set of the asymmetric 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: Purple Secondary Colour: Brown	Predominant Colour: Purple Secondary Colour: Blue

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.

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$500 GOLD, $10 NICKEL AND $10 SILVER COINS ISSUED ON 7TH JANUARY 1992

Denomination	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 coins bear the Singapore Arms in the centre with year-date “1992” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coins.	A monkey in the centre, with two Chinese characters signifying the “Year of the Monkey” above it. The words “500 DOLLARS” and “HALF OUNCE FINE GOLD” appear above and below the monkey, 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 monkey in the centre, with two Chinese characters signifying the “Year of the Monkey” 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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SINGAPORE LION GOLD BULLION COINS ISSUED ON 4TH AUGUST 1992

Denomination	Metal	Standard Weight and Gold Content	Standard Diameter	Standard Thickness	Shape	Edge	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
100 Dollars	999.9 Fine Gold	31.1035 g +0.05 g (1 troy oz of fine gold)	32.12 mm ± 0.15 mm	2.50 mm ± 0.20 mm	Round	Milled	The coins bear the orthodox Singapore Arms in the centre with year-date “1992” 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 and a privy mark of a monkey design to the left of the denomination. The troy weight and fineness of the coin appears on the right side of the coin.
50 Dollars	999.9 Fine Gold	15.552 g +0.05 g (½ troy oz of fine gold)	27.00 mm ± 0.15 mm	2.00 mm ± 0.20 mm	Round	Milled
25 Dollars	999.9 Fine Gold	7.776 g +0.05 g (¼ troy oz of fine gold)	21.96 mm ± 0.125 mm	1.55 mm ± 0.20 mm	Round	Milled,
10 Dollars	999.9 Fine Gold	3.110 g +0.05 g (1/10 troy oz of fine gold)	17.95 mm ± 0.125 mm	1.10 mm ± 0.20 mm	Round	Milled
5 Dollars	999.9 Fine Gold	1.550 g +0.02 g (1/20 troy oz of fine gold)	13.92 mm ± 0.125 mm	0.90 mm ± 0.20 mm	Round	Milled

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PROOF COINS ISSUED ON 1ST SEPTEMBER 1992

DESCRIPTION OF COINS IN THE PROOF COIN SET
Denomination	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 ± 0.15 mm	1.10 mm ± 0.20 mm	Round	Plain	The coins bear the orthodox 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 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 ± 0.15 mm	1.22 mm ± 0.20 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 ± 0.15 mm	1.38 mm ± 0.20 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 ± 0.15 mm	1.72 mm ± 0.20 mm	Round	Milled	The coins bear the orthodox 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 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 ± 0.15 mm	2.06 mm ± 0.20 mm	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%	8.05 g ± 0.20 g	22.40 mm ± 0.15 mm	2.40 mm ± 0.20 mm	Round	Milled and bearing the words “REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE” and lion symbol.	The coins bear the orthodox 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. The 1 dollar coin has an octagonal frame along the circumference. A ring of beads surrounds the Singapore Arms on the 5 dollar coin.	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.
5 Dollars	Silver 92.5% Copper 7.5%	8.25 g ± 0.20 g	23.30 mm ± 0.15 mm	2.30 mm ± 0.20 mm	Scallop	Plain		A flower, Vanda Miss Joaquim in the centre with the figures “$5” below it. The words “FIVE DOLLARS” are at the outer ring of the coin.

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DESCRIPTION OF COINS IN THE UNCIRCULATED COIN SET
Denomination	Metal	Standard Weight	Standard Diameter	Standard Thickness	Shape	Edge	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
1 Cent	Copper plating 2.75% Zinc core 97.25%	1.24 g ± 0.10 g	15.90 mm ± 0.125 mm	1.10 mm ± 0.152 mm	Round	Plain	The coins bear the orthodox 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. A ring of beads surrounds the Singapore Arms on the 5 dollar coin.	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% 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	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	Copper 92% Aluminium 6% Nickel 2%	6.30 g ± 0.13 g	22.40 mm ± 0.125 mm	2.40 mm ± 0.152 mm	Round	Milled and bearing the words “REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE” and lion symbol.	The coins bear the orthodox 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. A ring of beads surrounds the Singapore Arms on the 5 dollar coin.	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.
5 Dollars	Outer Ring — Copper 75% Nickel 25% Core — Copper 92% Aluminium 6% Nickel 2%	6.70 g ± 0.17 g	23.30 mm ± 0.125 mm	2.30 mm ± 0.152 mm	Scallop	Plain		A flower, Vanda Miss Joaquim in the centre with the figures “$5” below it. The words “FIVE DOLLARS” are at the outer ring of the coin.

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COINS ISSUED ON 2ND OCTOBER 1992

DESCRIPTION OF THE 1992 BCCS 25TH ANNIVERSARY COINS
Denomination	Metal	Standard Weight	Standard Diameter	Standard Thickness	Shape	Edge	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
$200	999.5 Fine Platinum	31.103 + 0.10	32.10 ± 0.15	2.50 ± 0.20	Round	Milled	The coins bear the Singapore Arms in the centre with the year-date “1992” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coins. The position of the mintmark is at 5 o’clock.	The BCCS logo in the centre with the words “25TH ANNIVERSARY” above the logo and the denomination of the coin in figures below the logo. The words “BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY SINGAPORE” and inscriptions “1967—1992” are incorporated around the circumference of the coin.
$100	999.9 Fine Gold	31.103 + 0.05	32.12 ± 0.15	2.52 ± 0.20	Round	Milled
$10	925 Silver	62.21 ± 0.20	40.7 ± 0.15	5.80 ± 0.20	Round	Milled

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COINS ISSUED ON 2ND JANUARY 1993

DESCRIPTION OF THE $250 GOLD COIN, $10 SILVER PIEDFORT COIN AND $10 CUPRO-NICKEL COIN
Denomination	Metal	Standard Weight	Standard Diameter	Standard Thickness	Shape	Edge	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
250 Dollars	999.9 Fine Gold	31.103 g + 0.05 g	32.12 mm ± 0.15 mm	2.50 mm ± 0.20 mm	Round	Milled and bearing the words “BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY, SINGAPORE”.	The Singapore Arms in the centre with the year-date “1993” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin. The position of the mintmark is at 5 o’clock.	A stylised version of a rooster design is in the centre. The coin design is based on the paper-cut style. The two Chinese characters signifying the “Year of the Rooster” are on the left-hand side and the denomination of the coin in figures is below the rooster design. The troy weight and fineness of the coin is at the lower circumference of the coin.
10 Dollars	999 Fine Silver	62.206 g ± 0.20 g	40.70 mm ± 0.15 mm	5.80 mm ± 0.20 mm	Round
10 Dollars	75% Copper 25% Nickel	28.0 g ± 0.40 g	40.70 mm ± 0.15 mm	3.05 mm ± 0.20 mm	Round

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

Currency Notes and Coins (Consolidation) Notification

(CHAPTER 69, N 3)

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.	1993 Revised Edition—Currency Notes and Coins (Consolidation) Notification
	Date of operation	:	1 April 1993