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5 Dollars SEA Games
1983 yearSilver (.925) | 20 g | 38.6 mm |
Issuer | Singapore |
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Period | Republic (1965-date) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 1983 |
Value | 5 Dollars 5 SGD = USD 3.84 |
Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
Composition | Silver (.925) |
Weight | 20 g |
Diameter | 38.6 mm |
Thickness | 2 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-07 |
Numista | N#129456 |
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Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
SEA Games motif
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5 DOLLARS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1983 Singapore SEA Games $5 silver coin features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts the national symbol of Singapore, the Merlion, which is a mythical creature that is half-fish and half-lion. The Merlion is surrounded by a circle of five interlocking rings, which represent the five founding members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The reverse side of the coin features a stylized image of a sailboat, which symbolizes the country's maritime history and its connection to the sea. The coin's design is a nod to Singapore's rich history and its commitment to regional cooperation and unity.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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1983 sm | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars (SEA Games) 1983 coin.