DESCRIPTION OF THE $5 CHARITY WORK IN SINGAPORE COMMEMORATIVE COINS ISSUED ON 22ND SEPTEMBER 1998

Denomination

Metal

Standard Weight

Standard Diameter

Standard Thickness

Shape

Edge

Design of Obverse

Design of Reverse

5 Dollars

92.5% Silver

20.00 g +

38.70 mm +

2.45 mm +

Round

Milled and bearing the words “BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY, SINGAPORE” and lion symbol

The Singapore Arms in the centre with the year-date “1998” 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 of the coin.

A pair of helping hands reaching down gently and forming a symbolic shape of the “Heart of Gold” to signify charity and community work and services in Singapore. A delicate young shoot appears from the top of the “Heart of Gold”.

 

7.5% Copper

0.20 g

0.15 mm

0.20 mm

 

 

 

 

 

Gold Insert:

0.30 g +

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

916 gold

0.10

 

 

 

 

 

The words “We Care” and “We Share” respectively above and below the pair of helping hands represent the commitment of the charity movement.

 

minimum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Dollars

75% Copper

20.00 g +

38.70 mm +

2.45 mm +

Round

 

The Singapore Arms in the centre with the year-date “1998” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.

The denomination “$5” is above the design with the words “CHARITY WORK IN SINGAPORE” at the top circumference of the coin.

 

25% Nickel

0.40 g

0.125 mm

0.152 mm

 

 

 

 

Obverse Design of the $5 Charity Work in Singapore Proof Coin

Obverse Design of the $5 Charity Work in Singapore Uncirculated Coin

Common Reverse Design of the $5 Charity Work in Singapore Coin

DESCRIPTION OF THE SINGAPORE LION GOLD BULLION COINS

Denomination

Metal

Standard Weight and Gold Content

Standard Diameter

Standard Thickness

Shape

Edge

Design of Obverse

Design of Reverse

50 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 + 0.20mm

Round

Milled

The Singapore Arms in the centre with the the year-date “1998” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin. The position of the mintmark is at 7 o’clock of the proof coins.

Stylised version of a lion’s head with the denomination of the coin below it and a privy mark of a tiger design to the left of the denomination. The troy weight and fineness of the coin appear on the right side of the coin. The special privy mark with the latent image is found only on the proof 1 troy oz coin. The proof 1/2 troy oz coin bears a serial number.

20 Dollars

999.9 Fine Gold

15.552 g + 0.05 g
(1/2 troy oz of fine gold)

27.00 mm + 0.15 mm

2.00 mm + 0.20 mm

Round

Milled

 

 

10 Dollars

999.9 Fine Gold

7.776 g + 0.05 g
(1/4 troy oz of fine gold)

21.96 mm + 0.125 mm

1.55 mm + 0.20 mm

Round

Milled

 

 

5 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

 

 

1 Dollar

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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(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(g)

(h)

DESCRIPTION OF THE $250 GOLD PROOF COIN, $10 SILVER PIEDFORT PROOF COIN AND $10 CUPRO-NICKEL PROOF-LIKE COIN ISSUED ON 18TH JANUARY 1999

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” and lion symbol.

The Singapore Arms in the centre with the year-date “1999” 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 for the $250 gold and $10 silver coins.

A stylised version of a rabbit design is in the centre. The coin design is based on the paper-cut style. The 2 Chinese characters signifying the “Year of Rabbit” are above the rabbit design and the denomination of the coin in figures is below the design. The troy weight and fineness of the coin are at the lower circumference of the $250 gold and $10 silver coins.

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

28.00 g + 0.40 g

40.70 mm
+ 0.15 mm

3.05 mm
+ 0.20 mm

Round

 

 

 

 

25% Nickel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

DESCRIPTION OF THE $5 UNCIRCULATED COIN ISSUED ON 18TH JANUARY 1999

Denomination

Metal

Standard Weight

Standard Diameter

Standard Thickness

Shape

Edge

Design of Obverse

Design of Reverse

5 Dollars

Outer Ring —

6.70 g +

23.30 mm +

2.30 mm +

Scallop

Plain

The Singapore Arms in the centre with the latent image below it. The latent image bears the year-date and BCCS logo. A ring of beads surrounds the Singapore Arms with the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.

The flower, Vanda Miss Joaquim in the centre with the figures “$5” below it. A ring of beads surrounds the flower with the words “FIVE DOLLARS” and five dots at the outer ring of the coin.

 

Copper 75%

0.17 g

0.125 mm

0.152 mm

 

 

 

 

 

Nickel 25%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Core —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper 92%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aluminium 6%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nickel 2%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a)

(b)

(c)

DESCRIPTION OF THE $5 STERLING SILVER PROOF COIN ISSUED ON 25TH MAY 1999

Denomination

Metal

Standard Weight

Standard Diameter

Standard Thickness

Shape

Edge

Design of Obverse

Design of Reverse

5 Dollars

Silver 92.5%

8.25 g ± 0.20 g

23.30 mm ± 0.15 mm

2.30 mm ± 0.20 mm

Scallop

Plain

The Singapore Arms in the centre with the latent image below it. The latent image bears the year-date and BCCS logo. A ring of beads surrounds the Singapore Arms with the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin. The position of the mintmark is at 7 o’clock.

The flower, Vanda Miss Joaquim in the centre with the figures “$5” below it. A ring of beads surrounds the flower with the words “FIVE DOLLARS” and five dots at the outer ring of the coin.

 

Copper 7.5%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a)

(b)

(c)

DESCRIPTION OF THE PARLIAMENT $50 AND $5 COMMEMORATIVE COINS ISSUED ON 9TH AUGUST 1999

Denomination

Metal

Standard Weight

Standard Diameter

Standard Thickness

Shape

Edge

Design of Obverse

Design of Reverse

50 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 and bearing the words “BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY, SINGAPORE” and lion symbol.

The Singapore Arms in the centre with the year-date “1999” 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 of the coin.

The design features the new Parliament House with the denomination above it and the word “PARLIAMENT” below it.

5 Dollars

92.5% Silver

20.00 g

38.70 mm

2.45 mm

Round

 

 

 

 

7.5% Copper

+ 0.20 g

+ 0.15 mm

±0.20 mm

 

 

 

 

5 Dollars

75% Copper

20.00 g

38.70 mm

2.45 mm

Round

 

The Singapore Arms in the centre with the year-date “1999” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.

 

 

25% Nickel

+ 0.40 g

± 0.125 mm

+ 0.152 mm

 

 

 

 

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

DESCRIPTION OF THE SINGAPORE LION GOLD BULLION COINS ISSUED ON 21ST SEPTEMBER 1999

DESCRIPTION OF THE SINGAPORE LION GOLD BULLION COINS

Denomination

Metal

Standard Weight and Gold Content

Standard Diameter

Standard Thickness

Shape

Edge

Design of Obverse

Design of Reverse

50 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
+ 0.20mm

Round

Milled

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. The position of the mintmark is at 7 o’clock of the proof coins.

Stylised version of a lion’s head with the denomination of the coin below it and a privy mark design of a rabbit design to the left of the denomination. The troy weight and fineness of the coin appear on the right side of the coin. The special privy mark with the latent image is found only on the proof 1 troy oz coin. The proof 1/2 troy oz coin bears a serial number.

20 Dollars

999.9 Fine Gold

15.552 g + 0.05 g
(1/2 troy oz of fine gold)

27.00 mm
+ 0.15 mm

2.00 mm
+ 0.20 mm

Round

Milled

 

 

10 Dollars

999.9 Fine Gold

7.776 g + 0.05 g
(1/4 troy oz of fine gold)

21.96 mm
+ 0.125 mm

1.55 mm
+ 0.20 mm

Round

Milled

 

 

5 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

 

 

1 Dollar

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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(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(g)

(h)

DESCRIPTION OF THE SINGAPORE ‘PORTRAIT’ CURRENCY NOTES ISSUED ON 9TH SEPTEMBER 1999

Denomination

Size

Design

Predominant and Secondary Colours

Front

Back

Front

Back

$2

Length — 126 mm
Width — 63 mm

The front design features the portrait of Singapore’s first President, the late Encik Yusof bin Ishak. The word “SINGAPORE” is printed on the bottom centre portion. The Singapore Arms is positioned on the upper left-hand corner while the denomination numeral “2” is located at the upper middle and bottom right-hand corner. The silver coloured octagonal kinegram showing colourful images of the denomination numeral ‘2’, BCCS logo and the letters “BCCS” is located above the words ‘THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER’. The signature and seal of Dr Richard Hu Tsu Tau, Chairman, Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, are below the words ‘TWO DOLLARS’. The ‘Lift Twin’ bearing the latent image of the BCCS logo and the Singapore Lion symbol is at the lower centre of the note.

The back design features a group of pupils interacting with a teacher in a ‘Borderless’ classroom. Three prominent institutions of learning are seen in the background below the word ‘SINGAPORE’, printed on the top centre portion of the note. The ‘Singapore Lion’ is to the lower left of the Portrait watermark and is in perfect registration with that on the front. The denomination numeral ‘2’ is located at the top left-hand corner and to the left of the ‘Singapore Lion’. The word ‘EDUCATION’ is located at the bottom centre of the note.

Predominant Colour:
Purple


Secondary Colours:
Blue and Brown

Predominant Colour:Purple



Secondary Colours:
Blue and Brown

 

 

A ‘Singapore Lion’ is located at the left-hand side of the word ‘SINGAPORE’. One set of the asymmetrical serial number appears horizontal on the left-hand side while the other set appears vertical on the right-hand side.

 

 

 

$5

Length — 133 mm
Width — 66 mm

The front design features the portrait of Singapore’s first President, the late Encik Yusof bin Ishak. The word “SINGAPORE” is printed on the bottom centre portion. The Singapore Arms is positioned on the upper left-hand corner while the denomination numeral “5” is located at the upper middle and bottom right-hand corner. The silver coloured octagonal kinegram showing colourful images of the denomination numeral “5”, BCCS logo and the letters “BCCS” is located above the words “THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER”. The signature and seal of Dr Richard Hu Tsu Tau, Chairman, Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, are below the words “FIVE DOLLARS”. The “Lift Twin” bearing the latent image of the BCCS logo and the Singapore Lion symbol is at the lower centre of the note. A “Singapore Lion” is located at the left-hand side of the word “SINGAPORE”. One set of the asymmetrical serial number appears horizontal on the left-hand side while the other set appears vertical on the right-hand side.

The back design features a Garden City landscape dominated by the portrayal of the old tembusu tree (Fagraea fragrans). In the foreground of the design lies a bed of Singapore’s national flower, the Vanda Miss Joaquim. The word “SINGAPORE” is at the top centre portion of the note. The “Singapore Lion” is to the lower left of the Portrait watermark and is in perfect registration with that on the front. The denomination numeral “5” is located at the top left-hand corner and to the left of the “Singapore Lion”. The words “GARDEN CITY” are located below the picture of the tembusu tree.

Predominant Colour:
Green

Secondary Colours:
Dark Green and Red

Predominant Colour:
Green

Secondary Colours:
Dark Green and Red

$10

Length — 141 mm
Width — 69 mm

The front design features the portrait of Singapore’s first President, the late Encik Yusof bin Ishak. The word “SINGAPORE” is printed on the bottom centre portion. The Singapore Arms is positioned on the upper left-hand corner while the denomination numeral “10” is located at the upper middle and bottom right-hand corner. The silver coloured octagonal kinegram showing colourful images of the denomination numeral “10”, BCCS logo and the letters “BCCS” is located above the words “THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER”. The signature and seal of Dr Richard Hu Tsu Tau, Chairman, Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, are below the words “TEN DOLLARS”. The “Lift Twin” bearing the latent image of the BCCS logo and the Singapore Lion symbol is at the lower centre of the note. A “Singapore Lion” is located at the left-hand side of the word “SINGAPORE”.

The back design features a jogger, a tennis player and a soccer player on one side, representing land sports and swimming and sailing on the other, representing water sports. The word “SINGAPORE” is at the top centre portion of the note. The “Singapore Lion” is to the lower left of the Portrait watermark and is in perfect registration with that on the front. The denomination numeral “10” is located at the top left-hand corner and to the left of the “Singapore Lion”. The word “SPORTS” is located at the bottom left-hand corner of the note.

Predominant Colour:
Red

Secondary Colours:
Purple and Brown

Predominant Colour:
Red

Secondary Colours:
Purple and Brown

 

 

One set of the asymmetrical serial number appears horizontal on the left-hand side while the other set appears vertical on the right-hand side.

 

 

 

$50

Length — 156 mm
Width — 74 mm

The front design features the portrait of Singapore’s first President, the late Encik Yusof bin Ishak. The word “SINGAPORE” is printed on the bottom centre portion. The Singapore Arms is positioned on the upper left-hand corner while the denomination numeral “50” is located at the upper middle and bottom right-hand corner. The silver coloured octagonal kinegram showing colourful images of the denomination numeral “50”, BCCS logo and the letters “BCCS” is located above the words “THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER”. The signature and seal of Dr Richard Hu Tsu Tau, Chairman, Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, are below the words “FIFTY DOLLARS”. The “Lift Twin” bearing the latent image of the BCCS logo and the Singapore Lion symbol is at the lower centre of the note. A “Singapore Lion” is located at the left-hand side of the word “SINGAPORE”. One set of the asymmetrical serial number appears horizontal on the left-hand side while the other set appears vertical on the right-hand side.

The back design features four ethnic musical instruments, the Chinese Pipa, Malay Kompang, Indian Veena and Classical Violin, as well as two local artworks entitled “Gibbons” and “Drying Salted Fish” respectively. The word “SINGAPORE” is located at the top centre portion of the note. The “Singapore Lion” is to the lower left of the Portrait watermark and is in perfect registration with that on the front. The denomination numeral “50” is located at the top left-hand corner and to the left of the “Singapore Lion”. The word “ARTS” is located below the artwork ‘Drying Salted Fish.

Predominant Colour:
Blue
Secondary Colours:
Dark Blue and Red

Predominant Colour:
Blue
Secondary Colours:
Dark Blue and Red

$100

Length — 162 mm
Width — 77 mm

The front design features the portrait of Singapore’s first President, the late Encik Yusof bin Ishak. The word “SINGAPORE” is printed on the bottom centre portion. The Singapore Arms is positioned on the upper left-hand corner while the denomination numeral “100” is located at the upper middle and bottom right-hand corner. The silver coloured octagonal kinegram showing colourful images of the denomination numeral “100”, BCCS logo and the letters “BCCS” is located above the words “THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER”. The signature and seal of Dr Richard Hu Tsu Tau, Chairman, Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, are below the words “ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS”. The “Lift Twin” bearing the latent image of the BCCS logo and the Singapore Lion symbol is at the lower centre of the note. A “Singapore Lion” is located at the left-hand side of the word “SINGAPORE”. One set of the asymmetrical serial number appears horizontal on the left-hand side while the other set appears vertical on the right-hand side.

The back design features a group of uniformed youths representing the Singapore Red Cross, Saint John’s Ambulance Brigade and the National Police Cadet Corps. A National Service officer bearing a ceremonial sword stands against a backdrop of the tower of the SAFTI military institute. In the centre is a group of scouts engaged in an outdoor scouting activity. The word “SINGAPORE” is at the top centre portion of the note. The “Singapore Lion” is to the lower left of the Portrait watermark and is in perfect registration with that on the front. The denomination numeral “100” is located at the top left-hand corner and to the left of the “Singapore Lion”. The word “YOUTH” is located at the lower left of the note.

Predominant Colour:
Orange

Secondary Colours:
Brown and Green

Predominant Colour:
Orange

Secondary Colours:
Brown and Green

$1000

Length — 170 mm
Width — 83 mm

The front design features the portrait of Singapore’s first President, the late Encik Yusof bin Ishak. The word “SINGAPORE” is printed on the bottom centre portion. The Singapore Arms is positioned on the upper left-hand corner while the denomination numeral “1000” is located at the centre and bottom right-hand corner. The gold coloured octagonal kinegram showing colourful images of the denomination numeral “1K”, BCCS logo and the letters “BCCS” is located above the centre denomination numeral “1000”. The signature and seal of Dr Richard Hu Tsu Tau, Chairman, Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, are below the words “ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS”. The “Lift Twin” bearing the latent image of the BCCS logo and the Singapore Lion symbol is at the lower centre of the note. A “Singapore Lion” is located at the left-hand side of the word “SINGAPORE”. One set of the asymmetrical serial number appears horizontal on the left-hand side while the other set appears vertical on the right-hand side.

The back design features three official buildings — the Istana, the Parliament House and the Supreme Court, representing the Executive, Legislative and the Judiciary respectively. The word “SINGAPORE” is at the top centre portion of the note. The “Singapore Lion” is to the lower left of the Portrait watermark and is in perfect registration with that on the front. The denomination numeral “1000” is located at the top left-hand corner and to the left of the “Singapore Lion”. The word “GOVERNMENT” is located below the picture of the Parliament House.

Predominant Colour:
Purple

Secondary Colours:
Blue and Red

Predominant Colour:
Purple

Secondary Colours:
Blue and Red

$10000

Length — 180 mm
Width — 90 mm

The front design features the portrait of Singapore’s first President, the late Encik Yusof bin Ishak. The word “SINGAPORE” is printed on the bottom centre portion. The Singapore Arms is positioned on the upper left-hand corner while the denomination numeral “10000” is located at the centre and bottom right-hand corner. The gold coloured octagonal kinegram showing colourful images of the denomination numeral “10K”, BCCS logo and the letters “BCCS” is located above the centre denomination numeral “10000”. The signature and seal of Dr Richard Hu Tsu Tau, Chairman, Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, are below the words “TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS”. The “Lift Twin” bearing the latent image of the BCCS logo and the Singapore Lion symbol is at the lower centre of the note. A “Singapore Lion” is located at the left-hand side of the word “SINGAPORE”. One set of the asymmetrical serial number appears horizontal on the left-hand side while the other set appears vertical on the right-hand side.

The back design features a research scientist working on high-technology laboratory equipment. A microprocessor and a silicon wafer are seen in the backdrop on the left-hand side and in the middle respectively. The word “SINGAPORE” is at the top centre portion of the note. The “Singapore Lion” is to the lower left of the Portrait watermark and is in perfect registration with that on the front. The denomination numeral “10000” is located at the top left-hand corner and to the left of the “Singapore Lion”. Partial sequences of two proteins, the tyrosine kinase and the tyrosine phosphatase appear below the top denomination numeral and the word “SINGAPORE”. The word “ECONOMICS” is located below the bottom denomination numeral “10000”. In the background is a subtle pattern of a printed circuit board.

Predominant Colour:
Gold

Secondary Colours:
Yellow and Brown

Predominant Colour:
Gold

Secondary Colours:
Yellow and Brown

DESCRIPTION OF THE $250 GOLD PROOF COIN, $10 SILVER PIEDFORT PROOF COIN AND $10 CUPRO-NICKEL PROOF-LIKE COIN ISSUED ON
5TH JANUARY 2000

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” and lion symbol.

The Singapore Arms in the centre with the year-date “2000” 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 for the $250 gold and $10 silver coins.

A stylised version of a dragon design is to the right. The coin design is based on the paper-cut style. The 2 Chinese characters signifying the “Year of Dragon” are on the left of the dragon design. The denomination of the coin in figures is below the design. The troy weight and fineness of the coin are at the lower circumference of the $250 gold and $10 silver coins.

10 Dollars

999 Fine Silver

62.206 g
+0.20 g

40.70 mm
+ 0.15 mm

5.80 mm
+ 0.20 mmm

Round

 

 

 

10 Dollars

75% Copper

28.00 g

40.70 mm

3.05 mm

Round

 

 

 

 

25% Nickel

+ 0.40 g

+ 0.15 mm

+ 0.20 mm

 

 

 

 

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(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

DESCRIPTION OF THE $5 MILLENNIUM COMMEMORATIVE COINS ISSUED ON 8TH DECEMBER 1999

Denomination

Metal

Standard Weight (g)

Standard Diameter (mm)

Standard Thickness (mm)

Shape

Edge

Design of Obverse

Design of Reverse

5 Dollars (Proof)

Outer Ring:
999 Fine Silver

Inner Core:
999.9 Fine Gold

53.953 + 0.30/-0.20

33.00 +
0.20

5.30 +
0.20

Scallop

Plain

The Singapore Arms in the centre with the latent image below it. The latent image bears the year-date “2000” and BCCS logo. A ring of beads surrounds the Singapore Arms. The word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages is around the circumference of the coin. A holographic effect is on the Singapore Arms and latent image. The position of the mintmark is at 5 o'clock.

The design features a twirl that joins the numeral 1 to represent a breakthrough in all areas of human knowledge. Graphically, it is a focused breakthrough that combines the strengths and spirits of all Singaporeans uniting behind a shared heritage and a common vision.

5 Dollars
(Proof)

Outer Ring:

Copper 75%

Nickel 25%

Inner Core:
Copper 92%
Aluminium 6%
Nickel 2%

6.50 +
0.20

23.30 +
0.20

2.20 +
0.20

Scallop

Plain

The Singapore Arms in the centre with the latent image below it. The latent image bears the year-date “2000” and BCCS logo. A ring of beads surrounds the Singapore Arms. The word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages is around the circumference of the coin. The position of the mintmark is at 5 o’clock.

The numeral 1 also poses as the letter “I” to represent the innovative spirit that comes with the ultimate breakthrough. And the numeral 1 also means total unity, one common identity. This spirit of oneness is paramount to succeed into the 21st century as a nation, a country with one common identity. The design also signifies the move from the 20th to the 21st century.

5 Dollars
(Circulation)

Outer Ring:
Copper 75%
Nickel 25%

Inner Core:
Copper 92%
Aluminium 6%
Nickel 2%

6.70 +
0.17

23.30 +
0.125

2.30 +
0.152

Scallop

Plain

The Singapore Arms in the centre with the latent image below it. The latent image bears the year-date “2000” and BCCS logo. A ring of beads surrounds the Singapore Arms. The word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages is around the circumference of the coin.

Basically, the design has also incorporated the inscription and the element of the Singapore Millennium Celebration logo.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Denomination

Size

Design

Predominant and Secondary Colours

Front

Back

Front

Back

$2

Length — 126 mm
Width — 63 mm

The front design features the portrait of Singapore’s first President, the late Encik Yusof bin Ishak. The word “SINGAPORE” is printed on the bottom centre portion. The Singapore Arms is positioned on the upper left-hand corner while the denomination numeral “2” is located at the upper middle and bottom right-hand corner. The silver coloured octagonal kinegram showing colourful images of the denomination numeral “2”, BCCS logo and the letters “BCCS” is located above the words “THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER”. The signature and seal of Dr Richard Hu Tsu Tau, Chairman, Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, are below the words “TWO DOLLARS”. The “Lift Twin” bearing the latent image of the BCCS logo and the Singapore Lion symbol is at the lower centre of the note. A “Singapore Lion” is located at the left-hand side of the word “SINGAPORE”. One set of the asymmetrical serial number with a millennium logo at the front appears horizontal on the left-hand side while the other set appears vertical on the right-hand side.

The back design features a group of pupils interacting with a teacher in a “Borderless” classroom. Three prominent institutions of learning are seen in the background below the word “SINGAPORE”, printed on the top centre portion of the note. The “Singapore Lion” is to the lower left of the Portrait watermark and is in perfect registration with that on the front. The denomination numeral “2” is located at the top left-hand corner and to the left of the “Singapore Lion”. The word “EDUCATION” is located at the bottom centre of the note.

Predominant Colour:
Purple
Secondary Colours:
Blue and Brown

Predominant Colour:
Purple
Secondary Colours:
Blue and Brown

DESCRIPTION OF THE SINGAPORE LION GOLD BULLION COINS ISSUED ON 12TH OCTOBER 2000

Denomination

Metal

Standard Weight and Gold Content

Standard Diameter

Standard Thickness

Shape

Edge

Design of Obverse

Design of Reverse

50 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 + 0.20mm

Round

Milled

The Singapore Arms in the centre with the year-date “2000” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin. The position of the mintmark is at 7 o’clock of the proof coins.

Stylised version of a lion’s head with the denomination of the coin below it and a privy mark design of a dragon design to the left of the denomination. The troy weight and fineness of the coin appear on the right side of the coin.

20 Dollars

999.9
Fine Gold

15.552 g + 0.05 g
(1/2 troy oz of fine gold)

27.00 mm +
0.15 mm

2.00 mm +
0.20 mm

Round

Milled

 

 

10 Dollars

999.9 Fine Gold

7.776 g + 0.05 g
(1/4 troy oz of fine gold)

21.96 mm +
0.125 mm

1.55 mm +
0.20 mm

Round

Milled

 

 

5 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

 

A special privy mark with the latent image are found only on the proof 1 troy oz coin. The proof 1/2 troy oz coin bears a serial number.

1 Dollar

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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DESCRIPTION OF THE $250 GOLD PROOF COIN, $10 SILVER PIEDFORT PROOF COIN AND $10 CUPRO-NICKEL PROOF-LIKE COIN ISSUED ON
3RD JANUARY 2001

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” and lion symbol.

The Singapore Arms in the centre with the year-date “2001” 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 for the $250 gold coin and $10 silver coin.

Stylised version of a snake design is to the centre. The coin design is based on the paper-cut style. The 2 Chinese characters signifying the “Year of Snake” are on the left of the snake design. The denomination of the coin in figures is below the design. The troy weight and fineness of the coin are at the lower circumference of the $250 gold and $10 silver coins.

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

28.00 g +
0.40 g

40.70 mm +
0.15 mm

3.05
mm +
0.20 mm

Round

 

 

 

 

25% Nickel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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