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10 Dollars Freighter beside Wharf; 10th Anniversary of Independence ND
1975 year| Silver (.500) (Copper .500, Nickel .050, Zinc .050) | 31.1 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Singapore |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1965-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1975 |
| Value | 10 Dollars 10 SGD = USD 7.67 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) (Copper .500, Nickel .050, Zinc .050) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 2.33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#14263 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 44% |
Reverse
A freighter berthed alongside a wharf, with the denomination above and the designer initials to the right of the ship. WL lettering on the right indicating designer's name, William Lee
Lettering:
10 DOLLARS
WL
Designer: William Lee
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Singapore $10 1975 silver coin was issued to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the country's independence. First released on the 3 February 1975, these coins were retailed individually with an issue price of S$10.30. They were not included in the 1975 uncirculated coin set. The designs of the obverse and reverse were carried over to the next two coins issued in 1976 and 1977, with variations in the legends on the obverse.Proof version of this coin was first released on the 5 July 1975. These coins were retailed individually with an issue price of S$30.00. The coins were encapsulated, presented in a clamshell plush wooden case and a Certificate of Authenticity. They were not included in the 1975 silver proof coin set. Please see the following images for the case and certificate.
Unlike later proof coins of the same design, these proof coins did not have the Singapore Mint SM-mintmark on the obverse. Please see the following images for the obverse and reverse of the proof coin.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Singapore's independence, which was achieved on August 9, 1965. The coin's design features a freighter beside a wharf, symbolizing Singapore's growth as a major port city and its importance in international trade.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1975) | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Dollars (Freighter beside Wharf; 10th Anniversary of Independence) ND (1975) coin.
