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  • 50 Cents 2013-2018, KM# 348, Singapore
  • 50 Cents 2013-2018, KM# 348, Singapore
Description

On 21 February 2013, the Monetary Authority of Singapore announced a new series of coins in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50 cents and 1 dollar, which went into circulation on 26 June 2013, featuring Singapore's national icons and landmarks. The coins have enhanced features to differentiate from fakes.

Obverse

Coat of arms of Singapore surrounded by the word "Singapore" in Singapore's four official languages (Malay, Chinese, English, and Tamil). Date below.

At the centre of the coat of arms is a red shield bearing a white crescent (a new moon, representing a rising young nation) and five white stars (representing various national ideals including multiculturalism), supported by a lion and a tiger (representing Singapore and Malaysia respectively); below them is a blue ribbon inscribed with Majulah Singapura in gold, Malay for "Onward Singapore". While the use of the coat of arms is restricted to the government, the symbol enjoys wide use on the national currency and state decorations, and appears on the cover of the national passport.

Engraver: Christopher Ironside

SINGAPURA
சிங்கப்பூர் 新加坡
MAJULAH SINGAPURA
2013
SINGAPORE

Reverse

Depicts the lion-head motif, value and Port of Singapore

The Port of Singapore refers to the collective facilities and terminals that conduct maritime trade, and which handle Singapore's harbours and shipping.

Engraver: Fabian Lim

50
CENTS

Edge

Micro-Scalloped

50 Cents

KM# 348
Characteristics
Material Nickel Plated Steel
Weight 6.56 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness 2.45 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Canadian Mint (RCM)

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