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Item: Official Opening of the New Parliament Complex
Denomination: S$5
Weight: 20.0000 g, 0.9250 Silver 0.5948 oz ASW.
Diameter: 38.70 mm
Thickness: 2.45 mm
Finish: Proof
Mintage: 10,000
Date Issue: 9-Aug-1999
Issue Price: S$58.00

Item: 2006 – 2010 Heritage Orchids of Singapore
Denomination: S$5
Weight: 20.00 g, 0.999 Silver 0.643 troy oz
Diameter: 38.70 mm
Thickness: 2.50 mm
Finish: Proof

Recognising the significance of orchids in Singapore’s heritage, the Singapore Botanic Gardens established the Orchid hybridization programme in 1928. This has contributed to a flourishing cut-flower export industry in Singapore, auguring well with the Government’s vision of developing Singapore as a centre for horticulture excellence. Paying homage to these splendid blooms, the Monetary Authority of Singapore is proud to present the Heritage Orchids of Singapore Coin set. Each years issue will feature two different hybrids.

2006
Vanda Tan Chay Yan (KM#256):
This peach-coloured hybrid was awarded a First Class Certificate (FCC) – the highest award given by the Royal Horticultural Society of the UK at the Chelsea Flower Show in England in 1954. It is considered one of the most outstanding hybrids produced in Singapore and has established Singapore firmly on the world orchid map. This timeless beauty is named after the rubber plantation merchant and philanthropist, Tan Chay Yan, the grandson of philanthropist Tan Tock Seng.

Aranda Majula (KM#257):
A fine and fragrant flower with strong colours and good substance, this hybrid was awarded the High Commendation Certificate in 1973 by the Orchid Society of South East Asia for the cultivar ‘Rimau’, which is Malay for Tiger. In 1993, it won a White Ribbon at the 14th World Orchid Conference in Glasgow. Majula means “Let’s prosper in Malay.

2007
Dendrobium Singa Mas (KM#275):
“Singa” is Sanskrit for “Lion” and “Mas” is Malay for “gold”, so this hybrid with its clear yellow colour aptly translates as “Golden Lion”. It is one of the most beautiful hybrids created by the Singapore Botanic Gardens. The 50 cm upright inflorescene bears 15 to 20 well arranged flowers. A light lilac veins the lip, making this orchid hybrid a highly sought after beauty.

Vanda Mimi Palmer (KM#276):
A local favourite, this handsome hybrid’s distinctive tessellated flowers represents a breakthrough in Vanda breeding, where the total flower has strong tessellations. The bluish grey colour tessellations are brilliantly displayed. It has a sweet fragrance which some have likened to the scent of delicious chocolate.

(images from MAS)

2008
Aranda Tay Swee Eng circa 1965:
Easily recognisable with its distinct tessellations and well-shaped flowers, this hybrid is a local favourite for cut flowers. It is also an award winning hybrid with three of its cultivar being accorded the Award of Merit in 1969 and the High Commendation Certificate in 1980 and 1972 by the Orchid Society of South East Asia.

Oncidium Goldiana circa 1940:
More commonly known as “Golden Shower”, it first flowered in 1939 and turned out to be a very successful hybrid that can be found in almost every florist shop throughout the world. It is also known as the “Dancing Lady” with its tiny yellow flowers shaped like skirted dancing girls.

2009
Spathoglottis Primrose:
This was the first hybrid of the Singapore Botanic Gardens’ breeding programme initiated by Professor Richard Eric Holttum more than 70 years ago. The seed was sown in May 1929 and the plants first flowered in August 1931. This hybrid is a very robust and free flowering plant, which makes it suitable for growing under tropical conditions.

Vanda Amy:
With a distinctive lip from the influence of one of its parent, Vanda Tricuspidata, this attractive hybrid was one of the earlier hybrid registered and created by John Laycock in 1956, a well known lawyer and one of the founding members of the present Orchid Society of South East Asia. It was named by Mr Laycock for his daughter Amy, who was a City Councillor in the period before independence. This orchid is a terete-leave Vanda that grows and flowers well in the sun.

2010
Aranthera Anne Black Circa 1957:
Aranthera Anne Black is the first VIP orchid of the Singapore Botanic Gardens and was named after the lovely wife of Sir Robert Brown Black, the former governor of Singapore. With its unique scorpioid shaped flowers on a long spray together with long extended vase-life, this cultivar is on the list of popular orchids for export.

Aranda Noorah Alsagoff Circa 1972:
Aranda Noorah Alsagoff was first grown in 1972 by Syed Yusof Alsagoff, a leading orchid hybridizer in Singapore. The orchid was named after his beloved daughter. Today, growers regard Yusof Alsagoof’s creation as one that “cannot be matched by another Aranda for its blue shading substance and floral arrangement”.

2006 Two-In-One Set Box Photos

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Item: Singapore 45 Years of Independence
Denomination: S$5
Weight: 31.103 g, 0.999 Silver 1 troy oz
Size: 51 mm x 30 mm (rectangle)
Thickness: 2.50 mm
Finish: Proof
Mintage: 2,973 (inclusive of 1,985 in 2-in-1 set)
Date Issue: 6-Aug-2010
Issue Price: S$98.00, 2-in-1 set S$138.00

From The Singapore Mint:

SINGAPORE 1ST-EVER RECTANGULAR COIN! As part of this year’s National Day celebrations, we are proud to present the Singapore 45 Years of Independence Commemorative Coins, with the Silver Proof Coin in an innovative rectangular shape – the first of its kind in Singapore to add to your collection! The centre of the coin is a group of Singaporeans rejoicing at the Padang, the venue of this year’s National Day celebrations. Four of them have been shaded in different colours to depict the 4 main ethnic races in Singapore. Flanking the group of Singaporeans on the left is the logo for this year’s National Day theme, symbolizing aspiration and hope, while the right is an artistic perspective of the City Hall.

From MAS:

The coin design draws inspiration from the 2010 National Day Parade theme, ‘Live Our Dreams, Fly Our Flag’. At the centre of the coin is a group of Singaporeans rejoicing at the Padang, the venue for this year’s National Day celebrations. Flanking the group of Singaporeans on the left is the logo for this year’s National Day theme while to the right is an artistic perspective of the City Hall. The Silver Proof Colour Coin comes in an innovative rectangular shape – the first of its kind in Singapore.

Item: Charity Work In Singapore
Denomination: S$5
Weight: 20.0000 g, 0.9250 Silver 0.5948 oz ASW. 0.3 g of gold insert.
Diameter: 38.70 mm
Thickness: 2.45 mm
Finish: Proof
Mintage: 7,400
Date Issue: 22-Sep-1998
Issue Price: S$95.79

Item: 30th Anniversary of ASEAN
Denomination: S$10
Weight: 31.103 g, 0.925 Silver
Diameter: 40.70 mm
Thickness: 3.05 mm
Finish: Proof
Mintage: 11,800 (inclusive of 2,800 in 2-in-1 coin set)
Date Issue: 22-Sep-1997
Issue Price: S$60.00

1997 marks the 30th Anniversary of the Association of South-East Asian Nations. ASEAN was formed on 8th August 1967 with the signing of the Bangkok Declaration by the foreign ministers of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Over the years, ASEAN has, through its collective efforts, brought nations of diverse ethnic, linguistic and religious cultures together in a commitment to strive for social, economic and political co-operations.

Today, ASEAN has grown to an association of nine member countries with the admission of Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar.

To celebrate this significant event, the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore is proud to issue a specially minted ASEAN 30th Anniversary Commemorative coin.

The coin’s design is in a classical style. The ASEAN logo, in the centre, is encircled by a stylized laurel chaplet. The laurel in relief, enshrining the ASEAN logo, was drawn to depict the growth of ASEAN, from five original founder-members to the current nine members, over thirty years. The layout is conservative but elegant.

The designer is Dr Elsie Yu.