MAS also issues the world's smallest Lunar gold coin
Singapore, 13 November 2003...The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today launched the 2004 Year of the Monkey coins and the Uncirculated Coin Set (5-cent to $5).
MAS also issued the world's smallest Lunar gold coin. The $1 Year of The Monkey gold coin measures only 7mm in diameter and weighs only 0.3 gm.
2004 Year of the Monkey Almanac Coins
2 The Year of the Monkey coins are the last in the current series of the Chinese almanac coins designed by renowned local sculptor, Dr. Elsie Yu. The series was first released on 2 January 1993. Featuring the traditional paper-cut design, the coins depict a Monkey bearing a peach, a symbol of longevity. The coins have a common obverse of the Singapore Arms and the year-date 2004.
3 The details of the coins are:
a) $500 Gold Proof Coin (please see picture below '$500 Gold Coin')
5 troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold. Very low mintage of 200 pieces. Issue price: $5,957.25 (inclusive of 4% GST).
b) $250 Gold Proof Coin
1 troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold. Limited mintage of 7,000 pieces. Issue price: $1,214.65 (inclusive of 4% GST).
c) $5 Gold Proof Coin
1/4 troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold. Mintage is limited to 8,000 pieces. Issue price: $252.40 (inclusive of 4% GST).
d) $1 Gold Brilliant Uncirculated Coin (please see picture below '$1 Gold Coin')
The world's smallest 999.9 Lunar gold coin has a diameter of only 7 mm and weighs only 0.3 gm. Limited mintage of 8,000 pieces. Issue price: $38.35 (inclusive of 4% GST).
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: $353.40 (inclusive of 4% GST).
f) $10 Silver Piedfort Proof Coin
Double the thickness of an ordinary coin. 2 troy ounce of 999 fine silver. Mintage is 35,000 pieces. Issue price: $98.95 (inclusive of 4% GST).
g) $2 Silver Proof Coin
20 gm 999 fine silver. Mintage of 30,000 pieces. Issue price: $63.60 (inclusive of 4% GST).
h) $10 Cupro-Nickel Proof-Like Coin
Proof-like condition and mintage is based on demand. Issue price: $23.70 each (inclusive of 4% GST).
4 The Lunar Monkey Coins are also available in premium sets: -
a) 3-in-1 Coin Set
Consists of a 1 troy ounce 999.9 gold coin, a 2 troy ounce piedfort 999 silver coin, a cupro-nickel coin and a minted ingot. The ingot depicts a Chinese painting of gibbons playing among the trees. It is adapted from one of Singapore's finest art pieces by the late renowned artist Chen Wen Hsi. The back of the ingot is the certificate of authenticity by MAS.
The gold coin in the 3-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: $1,633.70 (inclusive of 4% GST).
b) 5 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 very limited 88 sets are available. Issue price: $6,563.10 (inclusive of 4% GST).
c) 2-in-1 Coin Set
Consists of a 2 troy ounce piedfort 999 fine silver coin, a cupro-nickel coin and a minted ingot. The ingot has the same design as that of the 3-in-1 coin set. Limited to 3,000 sets only. Issue price: $143.35 (inclusive of 4% GST).
d) Lunar Pack
This Lunar Pack comprises a cupro-nickel coin and a cashcard which features an art work of a monkey carrying her baby on her back and the Chinese calligraphy " "which means 'generations of power and status'. 10,000 sets are available. Issue price: $38.35 (inclusive of 4% GST)
2004 Uncirculated Coin Set (5c to $5)
5 This set consists of 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1 and the scallop-edged $5 coin with a latent image of the year-date '2004' and the MAS logo. This set is presented in an exquisitely designed Hongbao pack featuring auspicious Chinese New Year symbols such as golden ingots and mandarin oranges to usher in the new year. Issue price: $14.60 (4% GST inclusive).
Monkey Almanac Coin Single ez-link Card
6 The Monkey Almanac Coin Single ez-link Card features the $250 Gold Monkey Coin design. Each ez-link Card is priced at $15.15 (inclusive of 4% GST).
GST Rates
7 A 4% GST rate is applied to all orders received by 12 December 2003 and payment cleared by 31 December 2003. All orders and purchases after this date will be subjected to a GST of 5%.
Sale of Coins
8 The coins will be sold only by The Singapore Mint.
9 Details of the sale and order for the coins will be published as follows:
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The Straits Times |
15 November 2003 (Saturday) |
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Lianhe Zaobao |
18 November 2003 (Tuesday) |
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Shin Min Daily News |
15 November 2003 (Saturday) |
10 Order forms can be obtained from:
a) MAS Currency House at 109 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 118536
b) The Singapore Mint's retail shops at
* 20 Teban Gardens Crescent, Singapore 608928
Tel: 65 66 26 26
* Starhub Centre, 51 Cuppage Road, #01-07, Singapore 229469
Tel: 63 39 08 86
c) Selected 7-Eleven Stores
11 Orders can also be placed via:
a) Internet at www.mint.com.sg
b) Tele-ordering hotline 65 66 26 26
12 For priority allocation, order must be received before 12 December 2003. All order forms can be sent to:
a) 20 Teban Gardens Crescent, Singapore 608928 (By mail)
b) 65 65 26 26/ 65 67 26 26/ 66 65 14 13 (By fax)
c) Any of the Mint's retail outlets listed above
13 The coin sets will be issued on 27 Dec 2003.
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$500 5 ounce 999.9 Gold Proof Coin |
$1 0.3 gm 999.9 Gold BU Coin |
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