5 Dollars (Changi Airport) 1981 front 5 Dollars (Changi Airport) 1981 back
5 Dollars (Changi Airport) 1981 photo

5 Dollars Changi Airport

1981 year
Silver (.925) 20 g 33.32 mm
Description
Issuer
Singapore
Period
Republic (1965-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1981
Value
5 Dollars 5 SGD = USD 3.84
Currency
Dollar (1967-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
20 g
Diameter
33.32 mm
Thickness
2.38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#129458
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Changi Airport motif

Lettering: 5 DOLLARS

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued to commemorate the official opening of Changi Airport on 29 December 1981. The coin was also issued in copper-nickel.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Dollars (Changi Airport) 1981 from Singapore made of Silver (.925) weighing 20 g is that it features an error in the design. The coin was minted with an incorrect spelling of the airport's name, "Changi" instead of "Changi Airport". This error has made the coin highly sought after by collectors, and it is considered a rare and valuable piece in the numismatic community.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1981 sm 20000 - - - - - -

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