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The Monetary Authority of
Singapore (MAS) today (2 Dec 2004) launched the 2005 Year of Rooster Almanac
coin. At the same time, MAS also launched the first coloured Almanac coin -
The 2005 $10 Silver Piedfort Proof Coin features the rooster in full colour. |
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The Year of the Rooster coin is the first in the
new third series of Chinese Almanac Coins. This third series was designed by
Mr Xu Yunfei of Shanghai Mint. |
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Inspired by Chinese calligraphy, the Rooster is
symbolised by the Chinese character of the "Heavenly Stem and Earthly
Branches" to enhance the characteristics of the Rooster and the oriental
cultural flavour. The coins are produced by The Singapore Mint. |
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The first series of almanac coins, issued in 1981,
features a realistic representation of the 12 animals. |
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The second series, issued in 1993, depicts the
animals in traditional Chinese paper-cut design. The second series of almanac
coins was completed last year with the Year of the Monkey coin. |
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Also for the first time, an 8-sided floral-shaped
ingot is included for selected premium sets. The ingot features a rooster and
its family in a serene setting, from a masterpiece by renowned local artist Mr
Choo Keng Kwang . The obverse of the coin bears the Singapore Arms with the
year-date 2005. |
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Limited Worldwide Mintage |
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The coins will be issued on Wednesday, 29 December
2004. The details of the coins are: |
a) $200 Gold Proof Coin
5 troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold. Very limited mintage of 200 pieces.
Issue price: $5,889.00 (GST inclusive).
b) $100 Gold Proof Coin
1 troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold. Mintage of 5,000 pieces. Issue price:
$1,200.00 (GST inclusive).
c) $5 Gold Proof Coin
1/4 troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold. Mintage is limited to 8,000 pieces.
Issue price: $298.00 (GST inclusive).
d) $1 Gold Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
(please see picture below "$1 Gold Coin")
Measuring only 7mm in diameter and weighing only 0.3 gm, it is the smallest
999.9 gold coin in the world. The coin is housed in an exquisite card
featuring a painting of a pair of roosters by Mr Choo Keng Kwang. Limited
mintage of 8,000 pieces. Issue price: $38.70 (GST inclusive).
e) $25 Silver Proof Coin
Minted in 5 troy ounce of 999 fine silver, this is the largest coin issued
by MAS. Very low mintage of 250 pieces. Issue price: $368.00 (GST
inclusive).
f) $10 Silver Piedfort Proof Colour Coin
(please see picture above "$10 Silver Coin")
The first Singapore Almanac Coin in colour. The rooster featured on this
coin is in full colour. Double the thickness of an ordinary coin. 2 troy
ounce of 999 fine silver. Mintage is 30,000 pieces. Issue price: $99.90
(GST inclusive).
g) $2 Silver Proof Coin
20 gm 999 fine silver. Mintage of 10,000 pieces. Issue price: $50.00 (GST
inclusive).
h) $2 Cupro-Nickel Proof-Like Coin
Proof-like condition and mintage is based on demand. Issue price:
$16.50 each (inclusive of 5%GST).
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The Lunar Rooster Coins are also available in
premium sets: - |
a) 3-in-1 Coin Set
Consists of a 1 troy ounce 999.9 gold proof coin, a 2 troy ounce 999 silver
piedfort coloured coin, a cupro-nickel proof-like coin and a floral-shaped
ingot .
The gold coin in the 3-in-1 coin set is
engraved with a serial number matching that of the accompanying certificate
of authenticity. Only 2,000 sets would be sold. Issue price: $1,672.00 (GST
inclusive).
b) 5 Troy Ounce Lunar Series Coin Set
Consists of a 5 troy ounce 999.9 fine gold proof coin and a 5 troy ounce 999
fine silver proof coin. They are displayed to form the auspicious figure
"8". Each coin set comes with a serialised certificate. Only 88 sets are
available. Issue price: $7,556.00 (GST inclusive).
c) 2-in-1 Coin Set
Consists of a 2 troy ounce 999 fine silver piedfort proof coin, a cupro-nickel
proof-like coin and a floral-shaped ingot. Limited to 3,000 sets only.
Issue price: $138.00 (GST inclusive).
d) Lunar Pack
Comprises a cupro-nickel proof-like coin and a cashcard featuring a
calligraphic depiction of the rooster with the Chinese characters " "(success
in all endeavours). 10,000 sets are available. Issue price: $31.00 (GST
inclusive).
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2005 Uncirculated Coin Set (5 cents - $5) |
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It consists of 5¢, 10¢, 20¢, 50¢, $1 and a 8-sided
scallop-edged $5 coin with a latent image of the year-date "2005" and the MAS
logo. The set is presented in an attractive Hongbao pack featuring the Lunar
Rooster and peonies, which symbolise happiness and good fortune. At the side
of the set is an auspicious Chinese blessing "" Issue price: $14.75 (GST
inclusive). |
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Rooster Almanac Coin Single - ez-link Card |
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The Rooster Almanac Coin Single ez-link Card
features the coin design and Mr Choo Keng Kwang's masterpiece of a rooster and
its family under a flowering tree with an auspicious Chinese saying "" Each ez-link
Card is priced at $15.30 (GST inclusive). |
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Sale of Coins |
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The coins will be sold by The Singapore Mint. |
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Details of the sale and order for the coins will
be published as follows: |
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Order forms can be obtained from: |
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a) The Singapore Mint's retail
shops at
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The Singapore Mint Coin Gallery
20 Teban Gardens Crescent, Singapore 608928
Tel: 6566 2626
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Coin City, Starhub Centre
51 Cuppage Road, #01-07, Singapore 229469
Tel: 6339 0886
b) MAS Currency House at 109
Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 118536. |
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Orders can also be placed via Internet at
www.mint.com.sg. |
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For priority allocation, orders must reach The
Singapore Mint by 25 December 2004. Order forms can be sent to the above
outlets or faxed to The Singapore Mint at 6565 2626 or 6567 2626 or 6665 1413. |
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For enquiries, you can contact The Singapore Mint
at Tel: 6566 2626 / 6895 0386 / 6895 0383 during office hours. |
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Source:
Monetary Authority of Singapore Press
Release 2 Dec 2004 |
2005 Year of the Rooster coins launched
