Catalog
| Issuer | Singapore |
|---|---|
| Year | 1975 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 100 Dollars |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 6.91 g |
| Diameter | 19.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Christopher Ironside |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#12, Schön#13 |
| Obverse description | Emblem with date underneath |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | .10TH ANNIVERSARY. 1965-1975 REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE |
| Reverse description | Apartment block motif |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 100 DOLLARS |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (1975) - - 100 000 ND (1975) - Proof - 3 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 2523550840 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: The 1975 Singapore 100 Dollars gold coin marks the nation's 10th Anniversary of Independence. Achieving full sovereignty from Malaysia in 1965, Singapore, led by Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, embarked on a decade of intense nation-building and rapid industrialization. This commemorative issue symbolizes Singapore's progress, stability, and growing international stature, reflecting robust economic development and social cohesion in its formative years.
Artistry: Designed by the Singapore Mint's artistic team, this coin embodies the modern commemorative style with clear national iconography. The obverse features the national Coat of Arms: a lion and tiger supporting a shield with a crescent moon and five stars, above the motto "MAJULAH SINGAPURA." The reverse displays a stylized numeral '10' encircled by a laurel wreath, accompanied by "10th ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE" and the denomination. This design balances symbolism and aesthetic clarity.
Technical/Grading: Struck in .900 fine gold, weighing 6.91 grams and 19.4 mm in diameter, this coin was typically issued in proof or brilliant uncirculated finishes. High-points for assessing strike quality and wear include intricate details of the lion's mane and tiger's stripes on the obverse Coat of Arms, and the fine lines of the reverse's laurel wreath. A strong strike exhibits sharp definition, often with frosted devices against mirrored fields for proof examples, indicative of meticulous minting standards.