5 Cents (ribbon downwards)
Singapore • 5 Cents • Aluminium bronze • 1992–2013
- Denomination
- 5 Cents
- Issuer
- Singapore
- Struck
- 1992–2013
- Composition
- Aluminium bronze
- Currency
- Dollar
- Weight
- 1.56 g
- Diameter
- 16.75 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 99 · Schön 77
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Where it came from
The 1992 Singapore 5-cent coin belongs to the Second Series of circulation coinage, which was introduced by the Board of Commissioners of Currency in 1985 to modernize the nation's monetary system. This series featured a distinct shift toward Singaporean flora, replacing the previous designs with iconic local plants and flowers. The 5-cent denomination specifically features the Golden Penda, or Xanthostemon chrysanthus, a vibrant plant native to the region that reflects Singapore's identity as a 'Garden City.'
The coin's design, characterized by the ribbon of the floral arrangement facing downwards, was crafted as part of a broader aesthetic initiative to standardize the visual identity of Singapore's currency. The series was designed by local artists and technicians under the guidance of the Monetary Authority of Singapore to ensure durability and ease of identification for the public. These coins were produced in large quantities for daily commerce and are noted for their clean, functional design that prioritized both cultural representation and utility.
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