Commemorative Coins

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) launched the issuance of a $10 coin to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of Singapore’s founding Prime Minister, Mr Lee Kuan Yew (LKY100).

The coin pays tribute to his strategic vision, boldness and indomitable spirit that transformed Singapore from a regional trading port to a global manufacturing, business and financial hub, creating opportunities for all Singaporeans.

Singapore citizens and Permanent residents who are keen to own a copy of the coin can apply for up to five coins. However, if demand for the coin is high, each citizen or PR may not get all the coins he applied for. But he or she will at least be assured of getting at least one coin.

The LKY100 coin is gold in colour, minted in aluminium bronze. With a diameter of 30mm, it is larger than the current Third Series circulation coins.

The LKY100 coin is designed by local artist Mr Weng Ziyan.

On the reverse Side of the Coin – The design features a portrait of Mr Lee Kuan Yew, accompanied in the foreground by the Marina Barrage, representing Mr Lee’s vision to build a freshwater reservoir in the city, strengthening Singapore’s water resilience. The backdrop is the skyline of the Raffles Place financial district, and two heritage buildings which have witnessed significant milestones in Singapore’s history – Fullerton Hotel (formerly the Fullerton Building/General Post Office) and National Gallery Singapore (formerly the Supreme Court and City Hall). - Source

On the other side of the coin, below the Singapore Coat of Arms, a dual latent image features Mr Lee’s birth year ‘1923’ viewed from one angle, and his 100th birth anniversary ‘2023’ viewed from another. - Source

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Image Source Here’s a short video on the design and minting of the coin 👉 HERE

I like the idea of a commemorative coin, as well as the design of the coin very much. One single coin, a simple and meaningful gesture to commemorate a great man. The lenticular design of the year is also very clever – a brilliant touch.

I applied for five coins and am very happy to get them all.

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