THE SCHEDULE
DESCRIPTION OF THE ESPLANADE — THEATRES ON THE BAY $5 COMMEMORATIVE COINS
Denomination
Metal
Standard Weight
Standard Diameter
Standard Thickness
Shape
Edge
Design of Obverse
Design of Reverse
5 Dollars
999 Fine Silver
20.00 g
+ 0.20 g
38.70 mm
+ 0.15 mm
2.30 mm
+ 0.20 mm
Round
Milled and bearing the words “MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE” and lion symbol.
The Singapore Arms in the centre with the year-date “2002” 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 of the coin.
Quadrant 1
The upper left quadrant of the design shows the stylized architecture of the Esplanade, which is unique to Singapore.
5 Dollars
75% Copper
25% Nickel
20.00 g
+ 0.40 g
38.70 mm
+ 0.125 mm
2.45 mm
+ 0.152 mm
Round
 
The Singapore Arms in the centre with the year-date “2002” below it and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coin.
Quadrant 2
The upper right quadrant is a reproduction of the Esplanade logo signifying the Esplanade as a centre for performing arts from all over the world. It also signifies that the Esplanade is accessible to everyone.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Quadrant 3
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The lower left quadrant shows a section of the globe, symbolizing the Esplanade’s aspiration to be internationally recognised for its creativity and sense of adventure.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Quadrant 4
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The bottom right quadrant depicts a pair of Asian dancers in graceful harmony while the ribbon, fan and kompang inject vibrancy into their movements. The whole design in uniquely Singaporean.
UNKNOWN
(a) Reverse Design of $5 Silver Proof and $5 Uncirculated Cupro-Nickel Coins.
(b) Obverse Design of $5 Silver Proof Coin.
(c) Obverse Design of $5 Uncirculated Cupro-Nickel Coin.