The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched the Singapore 45 Years of Independence Commemorative Coins on 28 July 2010. 2 kind of coins will be minted by MAS. A $5 Silver Proof Colour Coin and $2 Cupro-Nickel Proof-Like Colour Coin. The Silver Proof Colour Coin comes in an innovative rectangular shape; the first of its kind in Singapore. This collection will be sold by Singapore mint starting 6 August 2010.
The coin design draws inspiration from the 2010 National Day Parade theme, ‘Live Our Dreams, Fly Our Flag’. At the centre of the coin is a group of Singaporeans rejoicing at the Padang, the venue for this year’s National Day celebrations. Flanking the group of Singaporeans on the left is the logo for this year’s National Day theme while to the right is an artistic perspective of the City Hall. Four of them have been shaded in different colours to depict the 4 main ethnic races in Singapore. Flanking the group of Singaporeans on the left is the logo for this year’s National Day theme, symbolizing aspiration and hope, while the right is an artistic perspective of the City Hall.The coins will be issued on Friday, 6 August 2010. The details of the coins are as follows:
a) $5 Silver Proof Colour Coin.Face value: $5 Singapore Dollar.
Weight: 31.10 grams
Diameter: 51mm x 30mm.
Composition: .999 fine silver with full colour application.
Mintage: 5,000 pieces.
b) $2 Cupro-Nickel Proof-Like Colour Coin.
Face value: $2 Singapore Dollar.
Diameter: 38.70mm.
Composition: Proof-Like condition with selective colour application.
Mintage: 6,000 pieces.
Face value: $2 Singapore Dollar.
Diameter: 38.70mm.
Composition: Proof-Like condition with selective colour application.
Mintage: 6,000 pieces.
c) 2-in-1 Coin Set.
The coin set consists of a $5 Silver Proof Colour Coin and a $2 Cupro-Nickel Proof-Like Colour Coin. Limited mintage of 2,010 sets.
The coins will be sold by The Singapore Mint. For enquiries and coin orders, the public can contact The Singapore Mint at their website www.singaporemint.com. An early Happy Independence day to all Singaporean.
The coin set consists of a $5 Silver Proof Colour Coin and a $2 Cupro-Nickel Proof-Like Colour Coin. Limited mintage of 2,010 sets.
The coins will be sold by The Singapore Mint. For enquiries and coin orders, the public can contact The Singapore Mint at their website www.singaporemint.com. An early Happy Independence day to all Singaporean.
Source: Singapore Mint.
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