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The humble 5-cent coin: Legal tender but falling out of favour
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The humble five-cent coin has had three iterations since Singapore coins were first minted in 1967.
ST PHOTO: JOYCE FANG
Natalie Tan, Cha Hae Won
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SINGAPORE - Engraved on one side of its surface is an image of The Esplanade - Singapore's iconic performing arts centre, otherwise known as the "Durian".
Flip it over, and the country's coat of arms is emblazoned.
