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Source:
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MAS Launches the 2007
Heritage Orchids of Singapore Coin Set |
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
today launched the 2007 Heritage Orchids of Singapore Coin Set. This is
the second set of coins issued in tribute to one of Singapore¡¯s national
treasures. |
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Orchids are a significant feature of
Singapore¡¯s heritage. |
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The Singapore Botanic Gardens established
the Orchid hybridization programme in 1928, which subsequently led to a
flourishing cut-flower export industry here. Singapore is one of ASEAN¡¯s
top producers and exporters of top quality orchid flowers, with 15%
share of the world market. |
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The first Heritage Orchids of Singapore Coin
Set, comprising Vanda Tan Chay Yan and Aranda Majula, was issued in
2006. All 8,000 sets were sold out. |
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Coin Design |
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The 2007 Heritage Orchids of Singapore Coin
Set consists of two coins featuring Dendrobium Singa Mas and Vanda Mimi
Palmer. |
(i) Dendrobium Singa Mas ¨C
¡°Singa¡± is Sanskrit for ¡°Lion¡± and ¡°Mas¡± is Malay for ¡°gold¡±, so this
hybrid with its clear yellow colour aptly translates as ¡°Golden Lion¡±.
It is one of the most beautiful hybrids
created by the Singapore Botanic Gardens. The 50 cm upright
inflorescene bears 15 to 20 well arranged flowers. A light lilac
veins the lip, making this orchid hybrid a highly sought after beauty.
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(ii) Vanda Mimi Palmer ¨C
A local favourite, this handsome hybrid¡¯s distinctive tessellated
flowers represents a breakthrough in Vanda breeding, where the total
flower has strong tessellations. The bluish grey colour tessellations
are brilliantly displayed.
It has a sweet fragrance which some
have likened to the scent of delicious chocolate.
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The obverse of the coins bears the
Singapore Arms with the year-date 2007. |
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Limited Worldwide Mintage |
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The coins will be issued in a premium
set on Monday, 25 June 2006. The details of the coin set are as
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(a) 2-in-1 $5
Silver Proof Coin Set
2 pieces of 999 fine silver coins with colour application. Each
coin weighs 20 grammes and has a diameter of 38.70 mm. Mintage
of 8,000 sets only. Each set is accompanied by 2 certificates
of authenticity with the same serial numbers.
(b) 2-in-1 ez-link
Card Set
2 pieces of ez-link cards featuring the 2 orchids species.
Mintage of 1,000 sets.
(c) $5 Silver
Proof Coin and ez-link Card Set
2 pieces of 999 fine silver coins
with colour application and 2 ez-link cards. Mintage of 1,000
sets.
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Sale of Coins |
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The coins will be sold by The
Singapore Mint. |
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For enquiries and coin orders, the
public can contact The Singapore Mint at telephone numbers 6565
2626 / 6895 0371 / 6895 0388 or via internet at
www.singaporemint.com
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Source:
www.mas.gov.sg Press Release
31 May 2007 |
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