Currency (Denominations and Characteristics of Coins) (No. 4) Notification 2014

No. S 871

Currency Act

(CHAPTER 69)

Currency
(Denominations and Characteristics of Coins) (No. 4)
Notification 2014

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 8 January 2015 by the Monetary Authority of Singapore are as shown in the Schedule.

THE SCHEDULE

DESCRIPTION OF THE 2015 CHINESE ALMANAC COINS (YEAR OF THE GOAT) TO BE ISSUED ON 8 JANUARY 2015
Denomination	Metal	Standard Weight	Standard Diameter	Standard Thickness	Shape	Edge	Design of Obverse	Design of Reverse
200 Dollars	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 a lion symbol.	In the centre is the Singapore Arms with the year‑date “2015” below it, and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coins. The position of the mintmark is at 5 o’clock for all the proof coins.	Inspired by Chinese calligraphy, the goat 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, is incorporated into the body of the goat and ushers in the Lunar New Year. The 2 Chinese characters signifying the “Year of the Goat” are at the upper centre of the design. The denomination of the coin in figures is below the design and the weight in troy oz/grams and fineness are at the lower circumference for all the coins except for the $2 cupro‑nickel coin.
100 Dollars	999.9 Fine Gold	31.103 g + 0.05 g	33.00 mm ± 0.15 mm	2.45 mm ± 0.20 mm	Round
80 Dollars	999 Fine Silver	1000.00 g ± 5.00 g	100.00 mm ± 2.00 mm	13.00 mm ± 2.00 mm	Round	Milled
25 Dollars	999 Fine Silver	155.52 g ± 0.90 g	65.00 mm ± 0.30 mm	5.40 mm ± 0.30 mm	Round	Milled and bearing the words “MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE” and a lion symbol.
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
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 a 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 Dollar	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)	(b)	(c)	(d)
	(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)
	(e) Reverse Design of the $80 Silver Proof‑like Coin.

(f)	(g)	(h)	(i)
	(f) Reverse Design of the $25 Silver Proof Coin.
	(g) Reverse Design of the $10 Silver Piedfort Proof Coin.
	(h) Reverse Design of the $2 Silver Proof Coin.
	(i) Reverse Design of the $2 Cupro‑Nickel Proof‑like Coin.

(j)	(k)	(l)	(m)
(j) Common Obverse Design for $200 Gold Proof Coin, $100 Gold Proof Coin and $5 Gold Proof Coin.
(k) Obverse Design for $1 Gold (Brilliant Uncirculated) Coin.
(l) Common Obverse Design for $25 Silver Proof Coin, $10 Silver Piedfort Proof Coin and $2 Silver Proof Coin.
(m) Obverse Design for $80 Silver Proof‑like Coin and $2 Cupro‑Nickel Proof‑like Coin.

 

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