Singapore Coins
The official currency of Singapore is the Singapore dollar (SGD), introduced in 1967 following Singapore's independence. Singapore's monetary system has evolved over the years, reflecting its history and economic development.
Current currency in circulation
The Singapore dollar is divided into 100 cents and is available in bills of 2, 5, 10, 10, 50, 100, 1000 and 10000 dollars. Coins in circulation include denominations of 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, as well as $1. The design of the banknotes features themes related to Singapore's culture, history and progress, while the coins show various motifs, such as the national coat of arms and the national flower, the Vanda Miss Joaquim orchid.
Monetary history and highlights
Prior to the introduction of the Singapore dollar, the country used the Malay and British Borneo dollar. An important milestone in Singapore numismatics was the issuance of the Zodiac coin series between 1981 and 1992, which became a highly prized collection. In 2007, Singapore launched the country's first polymer banknote series, enhancing durability and security features. In addition, in 2019, the Monetary Authority of Singapore issued a commemorative $20 coin to celebrate the bicentennial of the modern founding of Singapore by Sir Stamford Raffles.
| Country | Singapore |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Singapore dollar (BND) |
| 1€ | 1,42$ |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital city | Singapore |
| ISO2 | SG |
| ISO3 | SGP |
| Catalogued coins | 352 |
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The most valuable coins
The most valuable Singapore coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin Catalog
1 cent
1 cent
5 cents
5 cents
10 cents
20 cents
50 cents
1 dollar
150 dollars (150th Anniversary of the Founding of Singapore)
5 cents (FAO)
10 dollars
10 dollars
10 dollars
5 dollars (VII Peninsular Southeast Asian Games)
10 dollars (10th Anniversary of Independence)
10 dollars (ASEAN 10th Anniversary)
10 dollars (Satellite communications)
50 dollars (International Financial Center)
5 dollars (Changi Airport)
10 dollars (Year of the Rooster)
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