Early November, The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) launched the 2012 Year of the Dragon Almanac Coins, Singapore Dragon Gold Coin. The coins will be issued on 1 January 2012. The dragon coins are part of the third Chinese Almanac Coins Series. One of the highlight of the coin release are 1 kg 999 fine Silver Proof-like coins with face value of $80, the largest uncirculated coin to be issued by MAS and $1 Gold Brilliant Uncirculated Coin, the smallest 999.9 gold coin ever issued by MAS. The Almanac coins will be sold by the Singapore Mint.
On the Reverse, the image of the dragon is integrated with ancient Chinese seal characters in a design that combines tradition with modernity. The animal is symbolized by the Chinese characters of the “Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches” to enhance the characteristics of the animal and the oriental flavour. The design incorporates a peony which symbolises blessings and festive cheer. The obverse of the coin bears the Singapore Arms with the year 2012.
5 troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold with diameter of 60 mm. Limited mintage of 200 pieces.
$100 Gold Proof Coin
1 troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold. Mintage of 2,000 pieces.
¼ troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold. Mintage of 2,000 pieces.
With a diameter of only 7 mm and weighing only 0.3 gm, it is the smallest 999.9 gold coin issued by MAS. Mintage of 10,000 pieces.
Consists of a 1 troy ounce 999.9 fine gold proof coin, a 2 troy ounce 999 fine silver piedfort proof coloured coin, a cupro-nickel proof-like coin and a floral-shaped ingot. These coins are part of the coin mintages that are sold individually.
Consists of a 5 troy ounce 999.9 fine gold proof coin and a 5 troy ounce 999 fine silver proof coin. They are displayed to form the auspicious figure ‘8’. Each coin set comes with a serialised certificate of authenticity. These coins are part of the coin mintages that are sold individually. Limited to 88 sets.
The coins will be sold by The Singapore Mint. For enquiries and coin orders, you can contact The Singapore Mint at 6566 2626 / 6339 0886 / 6895 0288 / 6222 2486 ，or via Internet at www.singaporemint.com. Orders must reach The Singapore Mint by 31 December 2011.
