Singapore, 15 November 2012…The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today launched the 2013 Year of the Snake Almanac Coins and the 2013 Uncirculated Coin Set. These coins will be issued on 4 January 2013.
2013 Year of the Snake Coins
2 The coins are part of the third Chinese Almanac Coins Series. The image of the snake is integrated with ancient Chinese seal characters in a design that combines tradition with modernity. The animal is symbolised by the Chinese characters of the “Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches” to enhance its oriental flavour. The design incorporates a peony which is a symbol of blessing and festive cheer.
3 The coins will come in nine versions, including a 1 kg coin made of 999 fine silver that was first introduced in the 2012 Year of the Dragon coin collection. Selected premium sets will include a unique 8-sided floral-shaped ingot featuring a snake sitting amidst a pond of lotuses, symbolising peace and harmony in the Year of the Snake.
4 The obverse of the coin bears the Singapore Arms with the year 2013.
Limited Worldwide Mintage
5 The details of the coins are:
a. $200 Gold Proof Coin
5 troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold with a diameter of 60 mm. Limited mintage of 200 piecesb. $100 Gold Proof Coin
1 troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold. Mintage of 2,000 pieces.c. $5 Gold Proof Coin
¼ troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold. Mintage of 2,000 pieces.d. $1 Gold Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
With a diameter of only 7 mm and weighing only 0.3 gm, it is the smallest 999.9 gold coin issued by MAS. Mintage of 10,000 pieces.e. $80 Silver Proof-like Coin
Minted in 1 kg of 999 fine silver, it is the largest coin issued by MAS with a diameter of 100 mm. Limited mintage of 1,000 pieces.f. $25 Silver Proof Coin
5 troy ounce of 999 fine silver with a diameter of 65 mm. Limited mintage of 250 pieces.g. $10 Silver Piedford Proof Colour Coin
The Snake is featured on this coin in full colour, with a peony incorporated on its body. It is minted in 2 troy ounce of 999 fine silver with twice the thickness of an ordinary coin. Mintage of 20,000 pieces.h. $2 Silver Proof Coin
20 gm of 999 fine silver. Mintage of 10,000 pieces.i. $2 Cupro-Nickel Proof-like Coin
20 gm of Cupro-Nickel alloy. Mintage of 80,000 pieces.
6 The Lunar Snake Coins are also available in premium sets:
a. 3-in-1 Coin Set
Consists of a 1 troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold proof coin, a 2 troy ounce of 999 fine silver piedfort proof coloured coin, a cupro-nickel proof-like coin and a floral-shaped ingot. These coins are part of the coin mintages that are sold individually.The gold coin in the 3-in-1 coin set is engraved with a serial number matching that of the accompanying certificate of authenticity. Limited to 500 sets.
b. 5 Troy Ounce Lunar Series Coin Set
Consists of a 5 troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold proof coin and a 5 troy ounce of 999 fine silver proof coin. They are positioned to form the auspicious figure ‘8’. Each coin set comes with a serialised certificate of authenticity. These coins are part of the coin mintages that are sold individually. Limited to 88 sets.c. 2-in-1 Coin Set
Consists of a 2 troy ounce of 999 fine silver piedfort proof coin, a cupro-nickel proof-like coin and a floral-shaped ingot. These coins are part of the coin mintages that are sold individually. Limited to 3,000 sets.
2013 Uncirculated Coin Set (5¢ to $5)
7 This set consists of five denominations, i.e. 5¢, 10¢, 20¢, 50¢, $1, as well as a $5 scallop-edged coin with a latent image of the year ‘2013’ and the MAS logo. The set is presented in an attractive Hongbao pack. Mintage of 60,000 sets.
Sale of Coins
8 The coins will be sold by The Singapore Mint.
9 For enquiries and coin orders, the public can contact The Singapore Mint at 6566 2626 / 6238 9890 / 6895 0288 / 6222 2486, or www.singaporemint.com .
10 Orders must reach The Singapore Mint by 31 December 2012.
Coin Images
$80 1kg 999 Fine Silver Proof-Like Coin
$10 2 troy ounce 999 Silver Piedfort Proof Coin
$1 0.3gm 999.9 Gold BU Coin
3-in-1 Coin Set
(a) $80 1 kg 999 Silver Proof-like Coin
(b) $10 2 troy ounce 999 Silver Piedfort Proof Coin
(c) $1 0.3 gm 999.9 Gold BU Coin
(d) 3-in-1 Coin Set