Denominations and Characteristics of Coins

No. S 763

Currency Act

(Chapter 69)

Pursuant to section 17(5) of the Currency Act, it is hereby notified for general information that the denominations and characteristics of the coins to be issued on 29th December 2004 by the Monetary Authority of Singapore are as shown in the Schedule.

THE SCHEDULE

DESCRIPTION OF THE 2005 CHINESE ALMANAC COINS (YEAR OF THE ROOSTER) TO BE ISSUED ON 29TH DECEMBER 2004
Denomination	Metal	Standard Weight	Standard Diameter	Standard Thickness	Shape	Edge	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
200 Dollar	999.9 Fine Gold	155.52 g + 0.20 g	60.00 mm + 0.30 mm	3.80 mm + 0.30 mm	Round	Milled and Bearing the Words "MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE" and Lion symbol.	The Singapore Arms in the centre with the year date "2005" 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 all the coins except for the $2 cupro-nickel and $1 gold coins.	Inspired by Chinese calligraphy, the rooster in the centre is symbolised by the appropriate Chinese character of the "Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches" to enhance the characteristics of the animal and the oriental cultural flavour. The peony, a traditional Chinese symbol of blessings and festive cheer, incorporated on the body of the rooster, ushers in the Lunar New Year. The 2 Chinese characters signifying the "Year of the Rooster" are on the right of the rooster design. The denomination of the coin in figures is below the design. The weight in troy Oz / grams and fineness of the coin are at the upper circumference for all the coins except for the $2 cupro- nickel coin.
100 Dollar	999.9 Fine Gold	31.103 g + 0.05 g	33.00 mm + 0.15 mm	2.45 mm + 0.20 mm	Round
25 Dollars	999 Fine Silver	155.52 g + 0.90 g	65.00 mm + 0.30 mm	5.40 mm + 0.30 mm	Round
10 Dollars	999 Fine Silver	62.206 g + 0.20 g	45.00 mm + 0.15 mm	4.40 mm + 0.20 mm	Round
5 Dollars	999.9 Fine Gold	7.776 g + 0.05 g	21.96 mm + 0.125 mm	1.55 mm + 0.20 mm	Round	Milled	The Singapore Arms in the centre with the year date "2005" 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 all the coins except for the $2 cupro-nickel and $1 gold coins.	Inspired by Chinese calligraphy, the rooster in the centre is symbolised by the appropriate Chinese character of the "Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches" to enhance the characteristics of the animal and the oriental cultural flavour. The peony, a traditional Chinese symbol of blessings and festive cheer, incorporated on the body of the rooster, ushers in the Lunar New Year. The 2 Chinese characters signifying the "Year of the Rooster" are on the right of the rooster design. The denomination of the coin in figures is below the design. The weight in troy oz / grams and fineness of the coin are at the upper circumference for all the coins except for the $2 cupro-nickel coin.
2 Dollars	999 Fine Silver	20.00 g + 0.20 g	38.70 mm + 0.15 mm	2.50 mm + 0.30 mm	Round	Milled and bearing the words "MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE" and lion symbol.
2 Dollars	75% Copper 25% Nickel	20.00 g + 0.60 g	38.70 mm + 0.15 mm	2.50 mm + 0.30 mm	Round
1 Dollars	999.9 Fine Gold	0.30 g + 0.04 g	7.00 mm + 0.15 mm	0.70 mm + 0.15 mm	Round	Plain

(a) Reverse Design of the $200 Gold Proof Coin.

(b) Reverse Design of the $100 Gold Proof Coin.

(c) Reverse Design of the $5 Gold Proof Coin.

(d) Reverse Design of the $1 Gold (Brilliant Uncirculated) Coin.

(e) Reverse Design of the $25 Silver Proof Coin.

(f) Reverse Design of the $10 Silver Piedfort Proof Coin.

(g) Reverse Design of the $2 Silver Proof Coin.

(h) Reverse Design of the $2 Cupro-Nickel Proof-Like Coin.

(i) Common Obverse Design for $200 Gold Proof Coin, $100 Gold Proof Coin, $25 Silver Proof Coin, $10 Silver Piedfort Proof Coin, $5 Gold Proof Coin and $2 Silver Proof Coin.

(j) Common Obverse Design for $2 Cupro-Nickel Proof-Like Coin and $1 Gold (Brilliant Uncirculated) Coin.

[MAS 03/05/035; AG/LEG/SL/69/2002/1 Vol.1]