10 Dollars Year of the Rat; Silver Proof
1984 year| Silver (.500) | 31.10 g | 40.70 mm |
| Issuer | Singapore |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1965-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1984 |
| 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#239485 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
The reverse featured a rat in a circle, with representations of the lunar animals along the border of the coin. The denomination 10 DOLLARS is below the rat.
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 Rat coin in 1984, 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 9th January 1984 while the silver coin was released on the 23rd April 1984. All were not meant for circulation. The mintage numbers are 300,000 nickel coins, 20,000 silver proof coins and 4,000 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 Rat 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 Year of the Rat; Silver Proof) 1984 from Singapore made of Silver (.500) weighing 31.10 g has a unique feature; it has a square hole in the middle, which is uncommon in coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 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 Rat; Silver Proof) 1984 coin.
