5 Dollars (Benjamin Sheares Bridge) 1982 front 5 Dollars (Benjamin Sheares Bridge) 1982 back
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5 Dollars Benjamin Sheares Bridge

1982 year
Copper-nickel 17 g 33.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Singapore
Period
Republic (1965-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1982
Value
5 Dollars 5 SGD = USD 3.84
Currency
Dollar (1967-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
17 g
Diameter
33.5 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#14277
Rarity index
53%

Reverse

Benjamin Sheares Bridge with city landscape in background, legend above, denomination below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BENJAMIN
SHEARES
BRIDGE

5 DOLLARS

Edge

Reeded

Comment

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Sheares_Bridge .

 

Benjamin Sheares was the 2nd. President of Singapore from 1971 until his death in 1981.

 

The Bridge was inaugurated 4 months after the President's death.

Interesting fact

The Benjamin Sheares Bridge coin features a unique design that showcases the iconic bridge in Singapore, which was completed in 1981 and named after the country's second president, Benjamin Sheares. The coin's design highlights the bridge's striking architecture and engineering, making it a standout piece in the world of numismatics.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1982  260000 - - - - - -

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