Catalog
| Issuer | Singapore |
|---|---|
| Year | 1967-1985 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Dollar |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 16.85 g |
| Diameter | 33.32 mm |
| Thickness | 2.388 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Stuart Devlin |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#6, Schön#6 |
| Obverse description | Denomination flanked by two stalks of paddy left, date above. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | 1981 SINGAPORE $1 |
| Reverse description | A stylised Singapore lion symbol facing right flanked on either side by paddy stalks. |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering | |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint |
Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London,United Kingdom (1810-1975) (sm) Singapore Mint, Singapore |
| Mintage |
1967 - Royal Mint - 3 000 000 1967 - Royal Mint; Proof - 2 000 1968 - - 2 194 000 1968 - Proof - 5 000 1969 - - 1 871 000 1969 - Proof - 3 000 1970 - - 560 000 1971 - - 900 000 1972 - - 458 000 1972 - Proof - 749 1973 - - 341 000 1973 - Proof - 1 000 1974 - - 352 000 1974 - Proof - 1 500 1975 - - 430 000 1975 - Proof - 3 000 1976 - - 165 000 1976 sm - Proof; with mintmark - 3 500 1977 - - 132 000 1977 sm - Proof; with mintmark - 3 500 1978 - - 37 000 1978 sm - Proof; with mintmark - 4 000 1979 - - 100 000 1979 sm - Proof; with mintmark - 3 500 1980 - - 166 000 1980 sm - Proof; with mintmark - 14 000 1981 - - 1 230 000 1982 - - 1 080 000 1983 - - 101 000 1984 - - 170 000 1985 - In Sets only - 148 424 |
| Numisquare ID | 2231468820 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: Issued by the Republic of Singapore from 1967 to 1985, this 1 Dollar coin marks a crucial period in the nation's history. Post-independence in 1965, Singapore established its own currency board, asserting its sovereignty and economic autonomy. This coin formed a cornerstone of the nascent republic's first coinage series, symbolizing stability and national identity during an era of rapid industrialization and nation-building under its founding leadership.
Artistry: The coin's design is attributed to Christopher Ironside, a notable British numismatic artist. It reflects a modernist, functional stylistic school, typical for newly independent nations emphasizing clear national symbols. The obverse presents the denomination "1 DOLLAR" and the year, encircled by a stylized wreath. The reverse proudly features a powerful, stylized lion, a significant national emblem, alongside "SINGAPORE" and the motto "MAJULAH SINGAPURA" (Onward Singapore).
Technical/Grading: Struck from a durable copper-nickel alloy (75% Copper, 25% Nickel), this substantial coin measures 33.32 mm and weighs 16.85 grams. Key high points for grading include the lion's mane and snout on the reverse, and the highest elements of the wreath and lettering on the obverse. A strong strike will show sharp definition in the lion's features and clear separation of the wreath's leaves, often retaining excellent cartwheel luster in uncirculated conditions.