DESCRIPTION OF THE 2019 CHINESE ALMANAC COINS (YEAR OF THE BOAR) TO BE ISSUED ON 1 JANUARY 2019
Part 1
Denomination
$2
Metal
999 Fine Silver
Nickel‑plated 99% Zinc
Standard Weight
7.776 g + 0.15 g
20.000 g + 1.70 g
Standard Diameter
27.00 mm ± 0.30 mm
40.70 mm ± 0.40 mm
Standard Thickness
1.90 mm ± 0.40 mm
2.90 mm ± 0.40 mm
Shape
Round
Edge
Milled
Design of Obverse
1.
The background of the $2 silver proof‑like colour coin and the $2 nickel‑plated zinc proof‑like coin is shiny silver.
2.
The Singapore Coat of Arms is engraved in the centre of the coin with the year‑date “2019” below it.
3.
The word “SINGAPORE” appears once in each of the 4 official languages and is engraved on the coin around the Singapore Coat of Arms.
Design of Reverse
1.
The background of the $2 silver proof‑like colour coin and the $2 nickel‑plated zinc proof‑like coin is shiny silver.
2.
The $2 silver proof-like colour coin and the $2 nickel‑plated zinc proof‑like coin share a common design which features —
(a)
a boar engraved in the centre of the foreground;
(b)
plants engraved in the left and right of the middle ground;
(c)
stones engraved in the foreground and left and right of the middle ground, with stones on the left of the middle ground partially covered by the boar’s right hind leg;
(d)
a kelong engraved in the right of the background, with the stilts of the kelong partially covered by the boar’s head;
(e)
the entrance structure of Pulau Ubin and a bumboat on water engraved in the left of the background, with the railings of the entrance structure partially covered by feature (a); and
(f)
the respective denomination in figures engraved and placed at 12 o’clock, above the boar.
3.
The weight in troy oz and fineness of the coin are engraved above the denomination of the $2 silver proof‑like colour coin.
4.
The boar featured in the $2 silver proof‑like colour coin is in colour.
$2 Silver Proof‑like Colour Coin
Reverse Design
Obverse Design
$2 Nickel‑plated Zinc Proof‑like Coin
Reverse Design
Obverse Design
Part 2
Denomination
$5
Metal
999 Fine Silver
999.9 Fine Gold
Standard Weight
31.104 g + 0.40 g
1.000 g + 0.05 g
Standard Diameter/ Length and Width
45.00 mm ± 0.40 mm
1.
Length: 15.00 mm ± 0.30 mm
2.
Width: 8.70 mm ± 0.30 mm
Standard Thickness
3.80 mm ± 0.70 mm
3.30 mm ± 0.70 mm
0.80 mm ± 0.30 mm
Shape
Octagon
Floral
Rectangle
Edge
Plain
Design of Obverse
1.
The background of the $5 silver proof coin and the $5 silver proof colour coin is shiny silver.
2.
The background of the $5 gold brilliant uncirculated coin is shiny gold.
3.
The Singapore Coat of Arms is engraved in the centre of the coin with the year‑date “2019” below it.
4.
The word “SINGAPORE” appears once in each of the 4 official languages and is engraved on the coin around the Singapore Coat of Arms.
5.
The mintmark is engraved on the coin around the Singapore Coat of Arms at 5 o’clock for the $5 silver proof coin and the $5 silver proof colour coin.
Design of Reverse
1.
The background of the $5 silver proof coin and the $5 silver proof colour coin is shiny silver.
2.
The background of the $5 gold brilliant uncirculated coin is shiny gold.
3.
The $5 silver proof coin and the $5 silver proof colour coin share a common design which features —
(a)
a boar engraved in the centre of the foreground;
(b)
plants engraved in the left and right of the middle ground;
(c)
stones engraved in the foreground and left and right of the middle ground, with stones on the left of the middle ground partially covered by the boar’s right hind leg;
(d)
a kelong engraved in the right of the background, with the stilts of the kelong partially covered by the boar’s head;
(e)
the entrance structure of Pulau Ubin and a bumboat on water engraved in the left of the background, with the railings of the entrance structure partially covered by feature (a);
(f)
the respective denomination in figures engraved and placed at 12 o’clock, above the boar; and
(g)
the weight in troy oz and fineness of the coin, engraved above the denomination of the coin.
4.
The boar featured in the $5 silver proof colour coin is in colour.
5.
The $5 gold brilliant uncirculated coin features —
(a)
a boar engraved in the centre;
(b)
the denomination “$5” engraved and placed at 6 o’clock, below the boar; and
(c)
the weight in grams and fineness of the coin, engraved and placed at 12 o’clock, above the boar.
$5 Silver Proof Coin
Reverse Design
Obverse Design
$5 Silver Proof Colour Coin
Reverse Design
Obverse Design
$5 Gold Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
Reverse Design
Obverse Design
Part 3
Denomination
$20
Metal
999 Fine Silver
999.9 Fine Gold
Standard Weight
155.518 g + 1.00 g
7.776 g + 0.05 g
Standard Diameter
65.00 mm ± 0.80 mm
21.96 mm ± 0.30 mm
Standard Thickness
9.50 mm ± 1.50 mm
1.60 mm ± 0.40 mm
Shape
Round
Edge
Plain
Milled
Design of Obverse
1.
The background of the $20 silver proof coin is shiny silver.
2.
The background of the $20 gold proof coin is shiny gold.
3.
The Singapore Coat of Arms is engraved in the centre of the coin with the year‑date “2019” below it.
4.
The word “SINGAPORE” appears once in each of the 4 official languages and is engraved on the coin around the Singapore Coat of Arms.
5.
The mintmark is engraved on the coin around the Singapore Coat of Arms at 5 o’clock.
Design of Reverse
1.
The background of the $20 silver proof coin is shiny silver.
2.
The background of the $20 gold proof coin is shiny gold.
3.
The $20 silver proof coin and the $20 gold proof coin share a common design which features —
(a)
a boar engraved in the centre of the foreground;
(b)
plants engraved in the left and right of the middle ground;
(c)
stones engraved in the foreground and left and right of the middle ground, with stones on the left of the middle ground partially covered by the boar’s right hind leg;
(d)
a kelong engraved in the right of the background, with the stilts of the kelong partially covered by the boar’s head;
(e)
the entrance structure of Pulau Ubin and a bumboat on water engraved in the left of the background, with the railings of the entrance structure partially covered by feature (a);
(f)
the respective denomination in figures engraved and placed at 12 o’clock, above the boar; and
(g)
the weight in troy oz and fineness of the coin, engraved above the denomination of the coin.
$20 Silver Proof Coin
Reverse Design
Obverse Design
$20 Gold Proof Coin
Reverse Design
Obverse Design
Part 4
Denomination
$80
Metal
999 Fine Silver
Standard Weight
1000.000 g + 5.00 g
Length and Width
1.
Length: 114.50 mm ± 2.00 mm
2.
Width: 60.50 mm ± 2.00 mm
Standard Thickness
19.00 mm ± 4.00 mm
Shape
Rectangle
Edge
Plain
Design of Obverse
1.
The background of the $80 silver proof‑like coin is matt silver.
2.
The Singapore Coat of Arms is engraved in the centre of the coin with the year‑date “2019” below it.
3.
The word “SINGAPORE” appears once in each of the 4 official languages and is engraved on the coin around the Singapore Coat of Arms.
Design of Reverse
1.
The background of the $80 silver proof‑like coin is shiny silver.
2.
The $80 silver proof‑like coin features —
(a)
a boar engraved in the centre of the foreground;
(b)
plants engraved in the left and right of the middle ground;
(c)
stones engraved in the left and right of the foreground;
(d)
a kelong, with a water feature leading to it, engraved in the right of the background;
(e)
the entrance structure of Pulau Ubin and a bumboat on water engraved in the left of the background, with the railings of the entrance structure partially covered by feature (a);
(f)
the denomination “$80” engraved and placed at 3 o’clock, to the right of the boar overlapping the plants and water feature in the right of the middle ground; and
(g)
the weight in kilograms and fineness of the coin, engraved and placed at 12 o’clock, above the boar.
$80 Silver Proof‑like Coin
Reverse Design
Obverse Design
Part 5
Denomination
$100
Metal
999.9 Fine Gold
Standard Weight
31.104 g + 0.10 g
Standard Diameter
40.00 mm ± 0.40 mm
Standard Thickness
2.50 mm ± 0.50 mm
Shape
Octagon
Edge
Plain
Design of Obverse
1.
The background of the $100 gold proof coin is shiny gold.
2.
The Singapore Coat of Arms is engraved in the centre of the coin with the year‑date “2019” below it.
3.
The word “SINGAPORE” appears once in each of the 4 official languages and is engraved on the coin around the Singapore Coat of Arms.
4.
The mintmark is engraved on the coin around the Singapore Coat of Arms at 5 o’clock.
Design of Reverse
1.
The background of the $100 gold proof coin is shiny gold.
2.
The $100 gold proof coin features —
(a)
a boar engraved in the centre of the foreground;
(b)
plants engraved in the left and right of the middle ground;
(c)
stones engraved in the foreground and left and right of the middle ground, with stones on the left of the middle ground partially covered by the boar’s right hind leg;
(d)
a kelong engraved in the right of the background, with the stilts of the kelong partially covered by the boar’s head;
(e)
the entrance structure of Pulau Ubin and a bumboat on water engraved in the left of the background, with the railings of the entrance structure partially covered by feature (a);
(f)
the denomination “$100” engraved and placed at 12 o’clock, above the boar; and
(g)
the weight in troy oz and fineness of the coin, engraved above the denomination of the coin.
$100 Gold Proof Coin
Reverse Design
Obverse Design
Part 6
Denomination
$200
Metal
999.9 Fine Gold
Standard Weight
155.518 g + 0.20 g
Standard Diameter
60.00 mm ± 0.80 mm
Standard Thickness
5.50 mm ± 1.50 mm
Shape
Round
Edge
Plain
Design of Obverse
1.
The background of the $200 gold proof coin is shiny gold.
2.
The Singapore Coat of Arms is engraved in the centre of the coin with the year‑date “2019” below it.
3.
The word “SINGAPORE” appears once in each of the 4 official languages and is engraved on the coin around the Singapore Coat of Arms.
4.
The mintmark is engraved on the coin around the Singapore Coat of Arms at 5 o’clock.
Design of Reverse
1.
The background of the $200 gold proof coin is shiny gold.
2.
The $200 gold proof coin features —
(a)
a boar engraved in the centre of the foreground;
(b)
plants engraved in the left and right of the middle ground;
(c)
stones engraved in the foreground and left and right of the middle ground, with stones on the left of the middle ground partially covered by the boar’s right hind leg;
(d)
a kelong engraved in the right of the background, with the stilts of the kelong partially covered by the boar’s head;
(e)
the entrance structure of Pulau Ubin and a bumboat on water engraved in the left of the background, with the railings of the entrance structure partially covered by feature (a);
(f)
the denomination “$200” engraved and placed at 12 o’clock, above the boar; and
(g)
the weight in troy oz and fineness of the coin, engraved above the denomination of the coin.