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The coins commemorate URA's Identity
Plan |
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Source:
Monetary Authority of Singapore |
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The Monetary Authority of
Singapore (MAS) will issue a series of coins from 2004 to 2008 to commemorate
the Urban Redevelopment Authority's (URA) Identity Plan. |
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The first series was launched on 13 Nov 2004 in
conjunction with URA's Old World Charm Heritage Trail. |
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URA's Identity Plan aims to preserve the unique
"essence" of places that are close to Singaporeans' hearts by recognising,
retaining and enhancing them. These areas are grouped into various clusters.
MAS will issue a set of coins featuring one of the clusters from 2004 to 2008: |
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2004 |
- Old World Charm |
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2005 |
- Urban Villages |
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2006 |
- Rustic Coast |
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2007 |
- Southern Ridges & Hillside Villages |
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2008 |
- Northern Wetlands & Central Catchments |
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The four areas in the Old World Charm cluster are
Balestier, Jalan Besar, Joo Chiat and Tanjong Katong. These areas were
identified because of their distinctive qualities and charm. The four areas
exude the old world charm of Singapore's yesteryears, with rich architectural
heritage, thriving street life and unique streetscapes. |
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The launch of the 2004 Singapore Identity Plan
Coins will also mark the first time that coloured coins are issued in
Singapore. The coins come in an attractive packaging. |
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The Old World Charm series will be issued on 3
December 2004 to coincide with the URA's Exhibition "Shaping Singapore:
Achievements (1974-2004) and Aspirations (2004-2034)". |
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Coin Design |
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The four designs of coins are based on the four
areas in the Old World Charm cluster - Balestier, Jalan Besar, Joo Chiat and
Tanjong Katong. |
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The obverse of the coins bear the Singapore Arms
with the year-date 2004. |
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Limited World-wide Mintage |
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The details of the coins are: |
a) $1 Silver Proof Coin
8.56 grams of 999 fine silver with selective colour application. Coin
diameter of 24.66 mm. Mintage of 8,000 pieces per design only. Issue
price: $32 each (GST inclusive).
b) $1 Cupro-Nickel Proof-Like Coin
7.29 grams of cupro-nickel. Coin diameter of 24.66 mm. Proof-like
condition and mintage is based on demand. Issue price: $8.60 each (GST
inclusive).
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The 2004 Singapore Identity Plan Coins are also
available in premium sets housed in coloured boxes featuring conservation
shophouses on the front: |
a) 8-in-1 Coin Set
4 Silver Proof and 4 Cupro-Nickel Proof-like Coins of the four areas in the
Old World Charm cluster. Issue price: $268 (GST inclusive). Only 88 sets.
b) 4-in-1 Silver Proof Coin Set
4 Silver Proof Coins featuring the four areas in the Old World Charm
cluster. Issue price: $178 (GST inclusive). Only 800 sets.
c) 4-in-1 Cupro-Nickel Proof-Like Coin Set
4 Cupro-Nickel Proof-like Coins featuring the four areas in the Old World
Charm cluster. Issue price: $48 (GST inclusive). Only 800 sets.
d) 2-in-1 Set
A Silver Proof Coin and a Cupro-Nickel Proof-Like Coin featuring one of the
four areas in the Old World Charm cluster. Issue Price: $58 (GST
inclusive). Only 1,000 sets per design. |
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Sale of Coins |
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The coins will only be sold by The Singapore Mint. |
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Details of the sale and order for the coins will
be published as follows: |
| • The Straits Times |
13 Nov 2004 (Saturday) |
| • Lianhe Zaobao |
13 Nov 2004 (Saturday) |
| • Lianhe Wanbao |
17 Nov 2004 (Wednesday) |
| • Shin Min |
19 Nov 2004 (Friday) |
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Order forms can be obtained from: |
a) The Singapore Mint retail shops at :
- The Singapore Mint Coin Gallery
20 Teban Gardens Crescent, Singapore 608928
Tel : 6566 2626
- Coin City, Starhub Centre
51 Cuppage Road #01-07, Singapore 229469
Tel : 6339 0886
b) MAS Currency House at 109 Pasir Panjang
Road, Singapore 118536.
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Orders can also be placed via the Internet at
www.mint.com.sg. |
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For priority allocation, orders must reach The
Singapore Mint by 30 November 2004. Order forms can be sent to the above
outlets or faxed to The Singapore Mint at 6565 2626 or 6567 2626. |
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For enquiries, you can contact The Singapore Mint
at Tel: 6566 2626 / 6895 0386 / 6895 0383 during office hours. |
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Source:
Monetary Authority of Singapore Press
Release 13 Nov 2004 |
MAS issues first colour commemorative coin
