DESCRIPTION OF THE 2015 CHINESE ALMANAC COINS (YEAR OF THE GOAT) TO BE ISSUED ON 8 JANUARY 2015
Denomination
Metal
Standard Weight
Standard Diameter
Standard Thickness
Shape
Edge
Design of Obverse
Design of Reverse
200 Dollars
999.9 Fine Gold
155.52 g + 0.20 g
60.00 mm ±0.30 mm
3.80 mm ± 0.30 mm
Round
Milled and bearing the words “MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE” and a lion symbol.
In the centre is the Singapore Arms with the year‑date “2015” below it, and the word “SINGAPORE” in the 4 official languages around the circumference of the coins. The position of the mintmark is at 5 o’clock for all the proof coins.
Inspired by Chinese calligraphy, the goat in the centre is symbolised by the appropriate Chinese character of the “Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches” to enhance the characteristics of the animal and the oriental cultural flavour. The peony, a traditional Chinese symbol of blessings and festive cheer, is incorporated into the body of the goat and ushers in the Lunar New Year. The 2 Chinese characters signifying the “Year of the Goat” are at the upper centre of the design. The denomination of the coin in figures is below the design and the weight in troy oz/grams and fineness are at the lower circumference for all the coins except for the $2 cupro‑nickel coin.
100 Dollars
999.9 Fine Gold
31.103 g + 0.05 g
33.00 mm ±0.15 mm
2.45 mm ± 0.20 mm
Round
80 Dollars
999 Fine Silver
1000.00 g ± 5.00 g
100.00 mm ±2.00 mm
13.00 mm ± 2.00 mm
Round
Milled
25 Dollars
999 Fine Silver
155.52 g ± 0.90 g
65.00 mm ±0.30 mm
5.40 mm ± 0.30 mm
Round
Milled and bearing the words “MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE” and a lion symbol.
10 Dollars
999 Fine Silver
62.206 g ± 0.20 g
45.00 mm ±0.15 mm
4.40 mm ± 0.20 mm
Round
5 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
2 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 a 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
1 Dollar
999.9 Fine Gold
0.30 g + 0.04 g
7.00 mm ± 0.15 mm
0.70 mm ± 0.15 mm
Round
Plain
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(a)
Reverse Design of the $200 Gold Proof Coin.
(b)
Reverse Design of the $100 Gold Proof Coin.
(c)
Reverse Design of the $5 Gold Proof Coin.
(d)
Reverse Design of the $1 Gold (Brilliant Uncirculated) Coin.
(e)
(e)
Reverse Design of the $80 Silver Proof‑like Coin.
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(f)
Reverse Design of the $25 Silver Proof Coin.
(g)
Reverse Design of the $10 Silver Piedfort Proof Coin.
(h)
Reverse Design of the $2 Silver Proof Coin.
(i)
Reverse Design of the $2 Cupro‑Nickel Proof‑like Coin.
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
(j)
Common Obverse Design for $200 Gold Proof Coin, $100 Gold Proof Coin and $5 Gold Proof Coin.
(k)
Obverse Design for $1 Gold (Brilliant Uncirculated) Coin.
(l)
Common Obverse Design for $25 Silver Proof Coin, $10 Silver Piedfort Proof Coin and $2 Silver Proof Coin.
(m)
Obverse Design for $80 Silver Proof‑like Coin and $2 Cupro‑Nickel Proof‑like Coin.