Managing
Dollars and Cents
As at 31 March
2010, the gross and active currency in circulation
was S$23.8 billion (see Chart 5) and S$21.2 billion
respectively. The gross currency in circulation increased
7.4% over the year, with S$43.6 billion worth of notes
and coins issued to banks and S$41.6 billion returned.
In 2009, the total
Brunei currency repatriated to the Brunei Currency
and Monetary Board was B$826.8 million, B$13.7 million
more than in 2008. The amount of Singapore currency
repatriated to Singapore decreased by S$0.5 million
to S$4.9 million in 2009.
In January 2010,
MAS launched a set of commemorative coins to mark
the celebration of 50 years of Public Housing in 2010.
The design reflected the transition of Singapore’s
housing landscape over the past 50 years, from slums
and squatter housing to high-rise living in vibrant
and sustainable towns.
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50 Years of
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