The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Friday launched a
series of coins and a unique puzzle coin set for the upcoming Year
of the Monkey. The coins and coin set will be issued on 1 January
2016.
Part of the MAS' third Chinese Almanac coin series, the Year of the
Monkey coins will be available in nine versions. Each will feature
a design of a monkey holding a peach.
Notable pieces include a 1kg coin made of 999 fine silver. The $80
coin, which has a diameter of 10cm, is the largest ever issued by
MAS. It will have a limited mintage of 500 pieces.
Some of the coins will also be released as a set. Selected sets
include an eight-sided ingot with a design depicting a family of
monkeys.
The 2016 Almanac Series Puzzle Coin Set comprises a centrepiece
surrounded by 12 coins. Each of the 12 coins depict a design of an
animal in the Chinese almanac. The obverse side of the coins bears
the Singapore Coat of Arms with the year 2016.
The coins will be sold by The Singapore Mint. Members of the public
can contact 6566 2626 or visit its website at ww.singaporemint.com
for more information. All orders much reach The Singapore Mint by
15 December 2016.
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