5 Dollars (SEA Games) 1983 front 5 Dollars (SEA Games) 1983 back
5 Dollars (SEA Games) 1983 photo
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5 Dollars SEA Games

1983 year
Silver (.925) 20 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Singapore
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
References
Numista
N#129456
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
1983 sm 20000 - - - - - -

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