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

Euro Coins 2014 Andora

Descriptions

Observe :

€2 and €1, 50, 20 and 10 cent show the European Union as of 1 January 2007, a geographical image of Europe.

5, 2 and 1 cent show Europe in relation to Africa and Asia on a globe.

Reverse :

1c, 2c & 5c – Pyrenean chamois ( Rupicapra pyrenaica ), a goat antelope that lives in the Pyrenees, Catabrian Mountains and Apennine Mountains.

10c, 20c & 50c – the Church of Santa Coloma and a depiction of Christ from the church  Sant Martí de la Cortinada.  ( the depiction of Christ may be removed due to the objection from the European Commission on the grounds of religious neutrality )

€1 - Casa de la Vall

€2 - Coat of arms of Andorra

Brief Introduction

Andorra, officially the Principality of Andorra, also called the Principality of the Valleys of Andorra, is a microstate in Southwestern Europe sandwiched between Spain and France at the Pyrenees mountains, having only an area of 468m² and an estimated population of 85,000 in 2012.

Andorra was created under a charter in A.D.988.   The present Principality was formed in A.D.1278.  It is known as a principality as it is a monarchy headed by two Co-Princes – the Spanish/Roman Catholic Bishop of Urgell and the President of France.

Andorra did not have an official currency.  Prior to adopting the euro, Andorra used the French franc and Spanish peseta.  When the two currencies were replaced by the euro in 2002,  the euro became the de facto sole circulating currency in Andorra. 

However, Andorra is not a member of the European Union.  Yet, in 2011, a monetary agreement was sign between Andorra and the EU, allowing Andorra to mint euro coins from 2013.   As on 1 April 2012, the euro became Andorra’s official currency.

A design competition for the national side of the euro coins was launched in 2013.    The Andorra euro coins were supposed to be issued early 2014, but were delayed.

Malaysia Commemorative Coins 2013 : Armed Forces 80th Anniversary

Bank Negara Malaysia issuedcommemorative coins in conjunction with the 80th Anniversary of Malaysian Armed Forces. The origin of the Malaysian Armed Forces dates back to the formation of the Malay Regiment on 1 March 1933, which later officially known as the Malaysian Armed Forces with the formation of Malaysia on 16 September 1963. Eight decades have passed which saw the Malaysian Armed Forces evolve to a Full Spectrum Force.

Specifications of the commemorative coins are as follows:

Gold Commemorative Coin (proof)
This proof coin is made of gold with 999.9 purity and weighs 7.96 grams. It has a face value of RM100 and will be sold at RM 1,800 a piece. The mintage quantity is 500 pieces.
 

Silver Commemorative Coin (proof)
This proof coin is made of Sterling Silver with 92.5 purity and weighs 21.00 grams. It has a face value of RM 10 and will be sold at RM150 a piece. The mintage quantity is 1,000 pieces.

 
Nordic Gold Brilliant Uncirculated (B.U) Commemorative Coin
The Nordic Gold (B.U) coin has a face value of RM1 and will be sold at RM10 each. The mintage quantity is 25,000 pieces.

Obverse 

The three divisions of the Malaysian Armed Forces are depicted by, namely, the fighter jet to represent the Royal Malaysian Air Force, the tank to represent the Malaysian Army and the submarine to represent the Royal Malaysian Navy. The words “ULANG TAHUN KE-80 ANGKATAN TENTERA MALAYSIA” appear on the upper circumference of the coin while the years 1933 – 2013 denoting the 80 year anniversary of the Malaysian Armed Forces are inscribed on the lower circumference.

 

Reverse 

The logo of the Malaysian Armed Forces appears in the centre of the coin. The words “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA” as the issuing authority of the commemorative coin is featured on the upper circumference of the coin, while the face value of the coin is inscribed on the lower circumference.

ype	Alloy	Face Value (RM)	Mintage Quantity (pcs/sets)	Diameter (mm)	Weight (g)	Shape
Gold Proof	Gold (Au999.9)	100	500	22.0	7.96	Round with milled edge
Silver Proof	Silver (Ag92.5)	10	1,000	35.7	21.0	Round with milled edge
Nordic Gold (B.U.)	Cu89 Zn5 Al5 Sn1	1	25,000	30.0	8.5	Round with milled edge

Malaysia Commemorative Coins 2013 : Malaysia 50th Anniversary

Bank Negara Malaysia issued commemorative coins in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of the Formation of Malaysia. Malaysia Day is celebrated on 16 September every year to commemorate the establishment of the Malaysian federation which comprises 11 states in Malaya and two states in Borneo, namely Sabah and Sarawak.

Specifications of the commemorative coins are as follows:

1. Gold Commemorative Coin (proof)
This proof coin is made of gold with 999.9 purity and weighs 7.96 grams. It has a face value of RM100 and will be sold at RM 1,800 a piece. The mintage quantity is 750 pieces.

2. Coloured Silver Commemorative Coin (proof)
This is the first coloured coin issued by Bank Negara Malaysia. The coloured Jalur Gemilang is placed on the obverse side of this coin. This proof coloured coin is made of Fine Silver with 999 purity and weighs 31.10 grams. It has a face value of RM10 and will be sold at RM200 a piece. The mintage quantity is 10,000 pieces.

3. Nordic Gold Brilliant Uncirculated (B.U) Commemorative Coin
The Nordic Gold (B.U) coin has a face value of RM1 and will be sold at RM10 each. The mintage quantity is 25,000 pieces.

Obverse

The coloured Jalur Gemilang is situated in the centre of the coin. The words “PERAYAAN HARI MALAYSIA” and “50 Tahun” are on the upper circumference of the coin while the words “16 September 1963 – 2013” are inscribed on the lower circumference.

Reverse

The centre of the coin features the National Crest and the map of Malaysia. The words “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA” as the issuing authority of the commemorative coin are featured on the upper circumference of the coin, while the face value of the coin is inscribed on the lower circumference.

Type	Alloy	Face Value (RM)	Mintage Quantity (pcs/sets)	Diameter (mm)	Weight (g)	Shape
Gold Proof	Gold (Au999.9)	100	750	22.0	7.96	Round with milled edge
Coloured Silver Proof	Silver (Ag999)	10	10,000	40.7	31.1	Round with milled edge
Nordic Gold (B.U.)	Cu89 Zn5 Al5 Sn1	1	25,000	30.0	8.5	Round with milled edge

Malaysia Commemorative Coins 2013 : Muzium Negara 50th Anniversary

In conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of Muzium Negara, Bank Negara Malaysia issued commemorative coins. Muzium Negara (the National Museum) was officially opened on 31 August 1963 by the third Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia, Tuanku Syed Putra Al-Haj ibni Al-Marhum Syed Hassan Jamalullail.

Specifications of the commemorative coins are as follows:

Gold Commemorative Coin (proof)

This proof coin is made of gold with 999.9 purity and weighs 7.96 grams. It has a face value of RM100 and will be sold at RM 1,800 a piece. The mintage quantity is 500 pieces.

Silver Commemorative Coin (proof)

This proof coin is made of Sterling Silver with 92.5 purity and weighs 21.00 grams. It has a face value of RM 10 and will be sold at RM150 a piece. The mintage quantity is 1,000 pieces. 

Nordic Gold Brilliant Uncirculated (B.U) Commemorative Coin

The Nordic Gold (B.U) coin has a face value of RM1 and will be sold at RM10 each. The mintage quantity is 25,000 pieces.

Coin Design

The design descriptive of the commemorative coins is as follows:

Obverse

The front façade of Muzium Negara (the National Museum) is in the centre of the coin. The words “JUBLI EMAS MUZIUM NEGARA” and years 1963 – 2013 denoting the 50 year anniversary of Muzium Negara are inscribed on the upper circumference of the coin.

Reverse

The mural from Muzium Negara is in the centre of the coin. The words “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA” as the issuing authority of the commemorative coin is featured on the upper circumference of the coin, while the face value of the coin is inscribed on the lower circumference.

Technical Specifications

Type	Alloy	Face Value (RM)	Mintage Quantity (pcs/sets)	Diameter (mm)	Weight (g)	Shape
Gold Proof	Gold (Au999.9)	100	500	22.0	7.96	Round with milled edge
Silver Proof	Silver (Ag92.5)	10	1,000	35.7	21.0	Round with milled edge
Nordic Gold (B.U.)	Cu89 Zn5 Al5 Sn1	1	25,000	30.0	8.5	Round with milled edge