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5 Cents magnetic
| Copper-nickel clad steel | 1.26 g | 16.26 mm |
| Issuer | Singapore |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1965-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1980-1984 |
| Value | 5 Cents 0.05 SGD = USD 0.038 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad steel |
| Weight | 1.26 g |
| Diameter | 16.26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.016 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#4103 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Snake Bird or Oriental darter or Indian darter (Binomial Name: Anhinga melanogaster).
Engraver: Stuart Devlin
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 5 cents coin from Singapore, minted between 1980 and 1984, has a unique feature - it is magnetic. This is due to the coin's composition of copper-nickel clad steel, which contains a small amount of magnetic material. This feature was incorporated to help distinguish the coin from other denominations and prevent counterfeiting.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 12001000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 23866000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | 24413000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | 4016000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents (magnetic) 1980-1984 coin.
