Singapore's Almanac series draws on the Chinese Tong Shu tradition — an annual almanac consulted for auspicious dates, directional taboos, and compatibility guidance that has shaped domestic and commercial decision-making across Southeast Asian Chinese communities for centuries. The 2015 issue corresponds with the Year of the Goat, the eighth sign in the twelve-year cycle.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has used large-format silver issues of this size primarily for the collector and gift market, where the Lunar New Year premium significantly drives demand.
Singapore's Almanac series draws on the Chinese Tong Shu tradition — an annual almanac consulted for auspicious dates, directional taboos, and compatibility guidance that has shaped domestic and commercial decision-making across Southeast Asian Chinese communities for centuries. The 2015 issue corresponds with the Year of the Goat, the eighth sign in the twelve-year cycle.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has used large-format silver issues of this size primarily for the collector and gift market, where the Lunar New Year premium significantly drives demand.