Singapore, 18 November 2010...The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today launched the 2010 Year of the Tiger Almanac Coins and the 2010 Uncirculated Coin Set (5¢ to $5).

2010 Year of the Tiger Coins

2   The coins are part of the third Chinese Almanac Coins Series designed by Mr Xu Yunfei of Shanghai Mint.  The image of the tiger is integrated with ancient Chinese seal characters of the “Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches” symbolizing the animal’s characteristics.  The design also incorporates a peony which symbolizes blessing.

3   The 2010 $10 Silver Piedfort Proof Coin is minted with a special colour application and features the tiger in full colour.  Selected premium sets will include a unique 8-sided floral-shaped ingot featuring one of the masterpieces of well-known local artist, Mr Tan Seng Yong, who is also known as the “Tiger Painter”.

4  The obverse of the coin bears the Singapore Arms with the year 2010.

Limited Worldwide Mintage

5   The coins will be issued on Friday, 1 January 2010. The details of the coins are:

a. $200 Gold Proof Coin
5 troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold with diameter of 60mm. Limited mintage of 200 pieces.

b. $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 3,000 pieces.

e. $25 Silver Proof Coin
Minted in 5 troy ounce of 999 fine silver, this is the largest coin issued by MAS with a diameter of 65 mm.  Limited mintage of 250 pieces.

f. $10 Silver Piedford Proof Colour Coin
The Tiger is featured on this coin in full colour, with a peony incorporated on its body. It is minted with double the thickness of an ordinary coin. 2 troy ounce of 999 fine silver. Mintage of 20,000 pieces.

g. $2 Silver Proof Coin
20 gm 999 fine silver. Mintage of 6,000 pieces.

h. $2 Cupro-Nickel Proof-like Coin
Proof-like condition. Mintage of 80,000 pieces

6   The Lunar Tiger Coins are also available in premium sets:

a. 3-in-1 Coin Set
Consists of a 1 troy ounce 999.9 fine gold proof coin, a 2 troy ounce 999 silver piedfort coloured coin, a cupro-nickel proof-like coin and a floral-shaped ingot.  The coins in this set form part of the mintage for the individual coins.

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 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 of authenticity. The coins in this set form part of the mintage for the individual coins. Limited to 88 sets.

c. 2-in-1 Coin Set
Consists of a 2 troy ounce 999 fine silver piedfort proof coin, a cupro-nickel proof-like coin and a floral-shaped ingot. The coins in this set form part of the mintage for the individual coins. Limited to 3,000 sets.

2010 Uncirculated Coin Set (5¢ to $5)

7   This set consists of 5¢, 10¢, 20¢, 50¢, $1 as well as a $5 scallop-edged coin with a latent image of the year '2010' 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 6895 0399 / 6566 2626 / 6895 0376 / 6895 0288，or via Internet at www.singaporemint.com .

10. Orders must reach The Singapore Mint by 23 December 2009.

(a) $10 - 2 troy ounce 999 Silver Piedfort Proof Coin
(b) $1 - 0.3 gm 999.9 Gold BU Coin
(c) 3-in-1 Coin Set

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