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10 Dollars Year of the Pig; Silver Proof
1983 year| Silver (.500) | 31.10 g | 40.70 mm |
| Issuer | Singapore |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1965-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1983 |
| Value | 10 Dollars 10 SGD = USD 7.67 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 31.10 g |
| Diameter | 40.70 mm |
| Thickness | 3.05 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#348762 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
The reverse featured a pig in a circle, with representations of the lunar animals along the border of the coin. The denomination 10 DOLLARS is below the pig.
Script: Latin
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 Pig coin in 1983, the mint issued a silver proof coin in $10 denomination and a gold proof coin in $500 denomination.According to the MAS website, the nickel and gold coins were issued on the 26th January 1983 while the silver coin was released on the 13th July 1983. All were not meant for circulation. The mintage numbers are 307,000 nickel coins, 20,000 silver proof coins and 55,000 gold proof coins. The issue price were S$12.00, S$50.00 and S$1,250.00 respectively.
This Lunar $10 Year of the Pig is struck in 50.0% fine silver and 50.0% alloy. The coin is encapsulated and presented in a clam-shell box with an accompanying Certificate of Authenticity.
Interesting fact
The 1983 Singapore Year of the Pig Silver Proof Coin has a unique feature. It is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not meant to be used as regular currency, but instead, it was minted specifically as a collectible item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 sm | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 Pig; Silver Proof) 1983 coin.
