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Source:
www.mas.gov.sg |
New Commemorative Coins to
Mark Singapore's 41 Years of Independence |
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$2 Cupro-Nickel
Proof-like Coin (shown above) |
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$2 Silver Proof Coin
(shown above) |
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
today (12 Jul 2006) launched a set of coins to celebrate Singapore's 41
years of independence. |
The commemorative coins symbolise
Singapore's pride in attaining independence and sovereignty as well as
the country's aspirations going forward. |
About the Coin Design |
The coin design features the official
National Day Parade (NDP) 2006 logo with the theme 'OUR GLOBAL CITY, OUR
HOME'. It portrays Singapore as a vibrant cosmopolitan city and an
international hub that is plugged into the global community. At the same
time, it is where Singaporeans, live, work and play - a place to call
home. |
Also depicted is a group of children running
together to join in the National Day celebrations. They symbolise a
young and dynamic Singapore, poised for challenges ahead. |
In the background is the National Stadium,
which will be the venue for the NDP for the last time. Above the Stadium
is the traditional fly-past of the State Flag. |
The obverse of the coin bears the Singapore
Arms with the year-date 2006. |
Limited Worldwide Mintage |
The coins will be issued on 25 July
2006. The details of the coins are as follows: |
a) S$2 Silver Proof Coin
20 grams of 999 Fine Silver. Coin diameter of 38.70 mm.
Mintage of 8,000 pieces. Issue price: S$58 (GST inclusive).
The NDP 2006 logo, the State Flag
and the children are presented in colour application.
b) S$2 Cupro-Nickel
Proof-like Coin
This 20 gm Cupro-Nickel Proof-like Coin has a diameter of
38.70 mm. Mintage is based on demand. Issue price: S$18 (GST
inclusive).
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The NDP 2006 logo and State Flag are
presented in colour application. |
The above two coins are also available
in a 2-in-1 Premium Coin Set, with a very low mintage of only
3,000 sets. Issue price: S$88 (GST inclusive). |
Sale of Coins: |
The coins will be sold by The
Singapore Mint. |
Orders can be placed via the Internet
at www.singaporemint.com.
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Order forms can also be obtained from
The Singapore Mint retail shops at: |
- The Singapore Mint Coin Gallery
20 Teban Gardens Crescent, Singapore 608928
Tel : 6566 2626
- Coin City, Starhub Centre
51 Cuppage Road #01-07, Singapore 229469
Tel : 6339 0886
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Mail orders should reach The Singapore
Mint before 30 July 2006. Order forms can be sent to the above
retail shops or faxed to The Singapore Mint at 6565 2626 or 6567
2626. For enquiries, the public can contact The Singapore Mint at: |
Tel: 6566 2626 / 6895 0386 during
office hours; |
Ms Tay Hwee Ping - 6895 0386 (office)
/ 9635 3775 (mobile) /
tay.hweeping@singaporemint.com.sg
(email); |
Ms Louise Lim - 6895 0383 (office) /
9276 7679 (mobile) /
louise.lim@singaporemint.com.sg
(email). |
Source:
www.mas.gov.sg Press
Release 12 Jul 2006 |
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