Singapore Coins : 2013 Third Series 2013

Descriptions

Observe :

Singapore Crest in middle surrounded by four language of “SINGAPURA” ( Malay ),  “新加坡” ( Mandarin ), “SINGAPORE” ( English ) and “சிங்கப்பூர்”( Tamil ).  ‘Year of mint’ beneath the Crest.    

Reverse :

The lion-head, a national symbol, is portrayed across all denominations

5¢  -  “5 CENTS”, The Esplanade

10¢ - “10 CENTS”, Public Housing

20¢ - “20 CENTS”,  Changi International Airport

50¢ -  “50 CENTS”,  Port of Singapore

$1 – “1 DOLLAR”, Merlion,  and a laser mark micro engraving of the Vanda Miss Joaquim, in octagonal frame.

Engraver : Fabian Lim

Egde :

5¢ - smooth.

10¢ - segmented edge

20¢, 50¢ & $1 - reeded

Brief Introduction

The Third Series coins mark Singapore’s progress as a nation. The coin designs feature national icons and landmarks.

All five denominations of the new coin series were issued into circulation on 25 June 2013. The First and Second Series coins remain legal tender and the public can continue to use them for payment alongside the new coins.

Technical Specifications

value	weight	diameter	thickness	composition	edge
5¢	1.70g	16.75mm	1.22mm	brass plated steel	smooth
10¢	2.36g	18.50mm	1.38mm	nickel plated steel	segmented edge
20¢	3.85g	21.00mm	1.72mm	nickel plated steel	reeded
50¢	6.56g	23.00mm	2.45mm	nickel plated steel	reeded
$1	7.62g	24.65mm	2.50mm	bi-metalic nickel plated steel center in brass plated steel ring	reeded

Year of Mint	5c	10c	20c	50c	$1
2013
2014

Singapore Coins : 1985 Second Series

Descriptions

Observe :

Singapore Crest in middle surrounded by four language of “SINGAPURA” ( Malay ),  “新加坡” ( Mandarin ), “SINGAPORE” ( English ) and “சிங்கப்பூர்”( Tamil ).  ‘Year of mint’ beneath the Crest.    

Reverse :

1¢ -  “ONE CENT” on top, number “1” in the middle flanked by 2 Vanda Miss Joaquim

5¢  -  “FIVE CENTS” on top, number “5” beneath Monstera deliciosa

10¢ - “TEN CENTS” on top, number “10” beneath Jasmin multiflorum

20¢ - “TWENTY CENTS” on top, number 20 beneath Calliandra surinamensis

50¢ -  “FIFTY CENTS” on top, number “50” beneath Allamanda cathartica

$1 - “ONE DOLLAR” on top, “$1” beneath Lochnera rosea.  4 smaller L. rosea flower in between the petals. Octagonal frame

Engraver : Christopher Ironside

Egde :

1¢ - smooth.

5¢, 10¢ & 20¢  - milled

50¢  ( 1985-1988 ) - milled

50¢  ( 1985-1987 ) - inscripted “REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE” with lion symbol

$1 ( 1985-1987 ) - reeded

$1 ( 1988-2012 ) - reeded with inscription “REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE” and lion symbol

Brief Introduction

The Second Series of circulation coins bear the Flora theme and feature local plants and flowers. It is aimed at enhancing Singapore's image as a garden city. Four denominations, namely the 5-cent, 10-cent, 20-cent and 50-cent coins, were the first to make their appearance on 2 December 1985, followed by the 1-cent and 1-dollar coins on 28 September 1987.

In 1992, new coins were minted with the ribbon in the Singapore’ Crest curled upward.   The ribbon was previously curled downward.

Technical Specifications

value	weight	diameter	thickness	edge	composition
1¢	1.24g	15.90mm	1.10mm	smooth	copper plated zinc
5¢	1.56g	16.75mm	1.22mm	milled	aluminium-bronze
10¢	2.60g	18.50mm	1.38mm	milled	copper-nickel
20¢	4.50g	21.36mm	1.72mm	milled	copper-nickel
50¢	7.29g	24.66mm	2.06mm	milled	copper-nickel
				inscripted & lion symbol	copper-nickel
$1	10.0g	22.40mm	2.40mm	reeded	copper-nickel
$1	6.30g	22.40mm	2.40mm	reed with inscription & lion symbol	aluminium-bronze

  

Year of Mint	1c	5c	10c	20c	50c		$1
1985
1986
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1988
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1990
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1992
1993
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