10 Dollars (Year of the Horse; Silver Proof) 1990 front 10 Dollars (Year of the Horse; Silver Proof) 1990 back
10 Dollars (Year of the Horse; Silver Proof) 1990 photo
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10 Dollars Year of the Horse; Silver Proof

1990 year
Silver (.925) 31.103 g 40.70 mm
Description
Issuer
Singapore
Period
Republic (1965-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1990
Value
10 Dollars 10 SGD = USD 7.67
Currency
Dollar (1967-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
31.103 g
Diameter
40.70 mm
Thickness
3.05 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#230362
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

The reverse featured a galloping horse in a circle, with representations of the lunar animals along the border of the coin. The denomination 10 DOLLARS is below the horse.

Lettering: 10 DOLLARS

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued the first $10 lunar coin series between 1981 and 1992. In conjunction with the release of the nickel $10 Lunar Horse coin in 1990, the mint issued a silver proof coin in $10 denomination and a gold proof coin in $500 denomination.

According to the MAS website, all three coins were issued on the 4th January 1990 and were not meant for circulation. The mintage numbers are 300,000 nickel coins, 30,000 silver proof coins and 5,000 gold proof coins. The issue price were S$13.50, S$50.00 and S$900.00 respectively.

This Lunar $10 Year of the Horse is struck in 92.50% fine silver and 7.50% alloy. The coin is encapsulated and presented in a clam-shell box with an accompanying Certificate of Authenticity.

Interesting fact

The Year of the Horse silver proof coin from Singapore has a unique feature - it has a frosted horse design that is struck on a mirror-like background, giving it a beautiful and eye-catching appearance.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1990 sm 30000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Dollars (Year of the Horse; Silver Proof) 1990 coin.