New series of Singapore coins to feature national, social and economic landmarks
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The new Singapore Third Series Coins. The new coins willl be issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore by the middle of this year. All past and current series coins will remain legal tender and can be used alongside the new coins. -- ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO
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A comparison of both the new and current one dollar coins. The new one dollar coin (right) has the Merlion, a renowned symbol of Singapore as its design. -- ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO
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The new Singapore Third Series Coins.The new coins willl be issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore by the middle of this year. All past and current series coins will remain legal tender and can be used alongside the new coins. -- ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO
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A comparison of both the new and current collection of coins. The new coins on the left row willl be issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore by the middle of this year. All past and current series coins will remain legal tender and can be used alongside the new coins. -- ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO
The new Singapore Third Series Coins. The new coins willl be issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore by the middle of this year. All past and current series coins will remain legal tender and can be used alongside the new coins. -- ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO
A comparison of both the new and current one dollar coins. The new one dollar coin (right) has the Merlion, a renowned symbol of Singapore as its design. -- ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO
The new Singapore Third Series Coins.The new coins willl be issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore by the middle of this year. All past and current series coins will remain legal tender and can be used alongside the new coins. -- ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO
A comparison of both the new and current collection of coins. The new coins on the left row willl be issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore by the middle of this year. All past and current series coins will remain legal tender and can be used alongside the new coins. -- ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO
A NEW series of coins featuring national icons and landmarks will be issued by the central bank in the middle of this year.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced that the Singapore Third Series coins will feature the Merlion, the Port of Singapore, Changi Airport, public housing, and the Esplanade. Denomination numerals on the new coins have also been enlarged.
They are designed by local designer Fabian Lim.
The previous series, which featured local plants and flowers, will be phased out over approximately four years. The Garden Series coins were issued in 1985, and fast approaching the approximately 30-year tenure for coins.
