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| Emitent | Singapore |
|---|---|
| Rok | 1967-1984 |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nominał | 1 Cent |
| Waluta | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Skład | Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc) |
| Waga | 1.94 g |
| Średnica | 17.78 mm |
| Grubość | 1.118 mm |
| Kształt | Round |
| Technika | Milled |
| Orientacja | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Rytownik(zy) | Stuart Devlin |
| W obiegu do | |
| Źródło(a) | KM#1, Schön#1 |
| Opis awersu | Denomination flanked by two stalks of paddy. |
|---|---|
| Pismo awersu | Latin |
| Legenda awersu | 1975 SINGAPORE 1 CENT |
| Opis rewersu | A high-rise flat block to signify the concept of Condominium or Community Living i.e. Public housing. |
| Pismo rewersu | |
| Legenda rewersu | |
| Krawędź | Smooth |
| Mennica |
Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London,United Kingdom (1810-1975) (sm) Singapore Mint, Singapore |
| Nakład |
1967 - Royal Mint - 7 500 000 1967 - Royal Mint; Proof - 2 000 1968 - - 2 969 000 1968 - Proof - 5 000 1969 - - 7 220 000 1969 - Proof - 3 000 1970 - - 1 402 000 1971 - - 9 731 000 1972 - - 1 665 000 1972 - Proof - 749 1973 - - 6 377 000 1973 - Proof - 1 000 1974 - - 9 421 000 1974 - Proof - 1 500 1975 - - 24 226 000 1975 - Proof - 3 000 1976 - - 2 500 000 1976 sm - Proof; with mintmark - 3 500 1977 sm - Proof; with mintmark - 3 500 1978 sm - Proof; with mintmark - 4 000 1979 sm - Proof; with mintmark - 3 500 1980 sm - Proof; with mintmark - 14 000 1982 sm - Proof; with mintmark - 20 000 1983 sm - Proof; with mintmark - 15 000 1984 sm - Proof; with mintmark - 15 000 |
| ID Numisquare | 3582759300 |
| Dodatkowe informacje |
Historical Context: The Singapore 1 Cent non-magnetic coin, minted from 1967 to 1984, marks a pivotal era. Issued post-1965 independence, it was part of Singapore's inaugural currency series, replacing the Malaya and British Borneo dollar. This symbolized the nation's monetary sovereignty and ambitious nation-building under Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew. The period saw rapid economic growth and the establishment of a distinct national identity for the young republic.
Artistry: This 1 Cent coin's design reflects a modernist utilitarian aesthetic, common for newly independent nations. The obverse features the Coat of Arms of Singapore: a lion and tiger supporting a shield with a crescent moon and five stars, above 'MAJULAH SINGAPURA'. The reverse displays '1 CENT' in a bold, legible font, encircled by a stylised laurel wreath, with the year below. While no specific engraver is widely attributed, the design prioritised clear national symbolism and legibility.
Technical/Grading: Struck in bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc), this coin's composition renders it susceptible to wear and contact marks. Key high-points for grading on the obverse include the lion's mane, tiger's stripes, and the crescent moon and stars on the shield. On the reverse, the raised edges of the numerals and the central veins of the laurel leaves indicate strike quality. Early strikes can show good detail, but minor weakness on the coat of arms' finer elements is not uncommon. Original luster, a cartwheel effect, is often quickly lost, leading to varied patination.