THE SCHEDULE
DESCRIPTION OF THE 2008 FORMULA 1TM SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX COMMEMORATIVE COINS TO BE ISSUED ON 12TH SEPTEMBER 2008
Denomination
Metal
Standard Weight
Standard Diameter
Standard Thickness
Shape
Edge
Design of Obverse
Design of Reverse
100 Dollars
999.9
Fine Gold
7.776 g +
0.05 g
21.96 mm + 0.125 mm
1.55 mm + 0.20 mm
Round
Milled
The Singapore Arms in the centre with the year-date “2008” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin. The position of the mintmark is at 5 o’clock for all the proof coins.
The design captures the spectacular mood of dazzling lights and vibrancy of the night race and landmarks in the Marina area that forms part of the street circuit. Also featured on the coin are the Formula 1TM SingTel Singapore Grand Prix Logo and the 2 most recognisable icons in auto racing namely, a F1 car in full throttle and the winning chequered flag.
The denomination is at the top-right of the coin.
50 Dollars
999
Fine Silver
20.00 g + 0.20 g
38.70 mm + 0.15 mm
2.50 mm + 0.30 mm
Round
Milled and bearing the words “MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE” and lion symbol.
2 Dollars
75%
Copper
25%
Nickel
20.00 g + 0.60 g
38.70 mm + 0.15 mm
2.50 mm + 0.30 mm
Round
UNKNOWN
(a) Reverse Design of the $100 Gold Proof Coin.
(b) Reverse Design of the $50 Silver Proof Coin.
(c) Reverse Design of the $2 Cupro-Nickel Proof-Like Coin.
UNKNOWN
(d) Obverse Design for $100 Gold Proof Coin.
(e) Obverse Design for $50 Silver Proof Coin.
(f) Obverse Design for $2 Cupro-Nickel Proof-Like Coin.