Singapore 2013 - New coin family

By mid-2013, new coins will be circulating in Singapore. The third series of coins will feature images of national icons and landmarks, replacing the floral designs of current coins. The new set will also have enhanced security features such as electro magnets so they can be differentiated from fakes and foreign coins.



(news by Pabitra Saha)

1 dollar SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: brass plated outer ring and multi-ply nickel plated inner circle
Diameter: 24.65 mm
Weight: 7.62 g
Width: 2.50 mm
Edge: milled
Motif: the Merlion
50 cents SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: multi-ply nickel plated steel
Diameter: 23.00 mm
Weight: 6.56 g
Width: 2.45 mm
Edge: micro-scalloped
Motif: Port of Singapore
20 cents SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: multi-ply nickel plated steel
Diameter: 21.00 mm
Weight: 3.85 g
Width: 1.72 mm
Edge: milled
Motif: Changi Airport
10 cents SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: multi-ply nickel plated steel
Diameter: 18.50 mm
Weight: 2.36 g
Width: 1.38 mm
Edge: interrupted-milled
Motif: public housing
5 cents SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: multi-ply brass plated steel
Diameter: 16.75 mm
Weight: 1.70 g
Width: 1.22 mm
Edge: plain
Motif: the Esplanade

LINK: Monetary Authority of Singapore