20 Cents Silver Proof Issue
1981 year| Silver (.925) | 6.51 g | 23.6 mm |
| Issuer | Singapore |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1965-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1981 |
| Value | 20 Cents 0.20 SGD = USD 0.15 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 6.51 g |
| Diameter | 23.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#167408 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
A swordfish (Binomial Name: Xiphias gladius) against a wavy line background symbolising water.
Engraver: Stuart Devlin
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin design is the only one that is made with silver. All the Silver proof set in the different years are made with base metal. These coins can only be brought by buying the proof set. Only 30000 are been minted to celebrate 10 anniversary of Monetary Authority Of Singapore. (MAS) All the other Silver Sets, only the 1 Dollar is silver.
Issue Date: 13.7.81
Denomination / Version: Silver Proof Coin Set (1¢ - $1)
Theme / Design: MAS 10th Anniversary
Actual Mintage: 30,000 (Pcs/Sets)
Issue Price : (S$) 160.00
1981 Proof Set
Coins Side 1
Coins Side 2
Papers 1
Papers 2
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1981 Singapore 20 Cents (Silver Proof Issue) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases a traditional Singaporean scene of a street vendor selling newspapers, which was designed by local artist, Chen Wen Hsi. This design was specifically created for the silver proof issue and is not found on any other coin denominations or issues from Singapore.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 SM | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Cents (Silver Proof Issue) 1981 coin.
