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| Issuer | Singapore Mint |
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| Year | 2008 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The Singapore state arms occupy the central field, depicting a shield charged with a crescent moon and five stars, supported by two upright lions rampant, with a scroll below bearing the national motto MAJULAH SINGAPURA. The country name appears in four official languages: SINGAPURA in Latin script at the top, Tamil script (சிங்கப்பூர்) to the left, Chinese characters (新加坡) to the right, and SINGAPORE in Latin script at the base. The date 2008 is inscribed in the lower field between the motto scroll and the English legend. |
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| Reverse description | A naturalistically rendered Oncidium Goldiana orchid spray occupies the central field, depicted in full color with characteristic golden-yellow blooms and delicate petals, a species recognized as one of Singapore's celebrated hybrid orchids. The denomination $5 appears prominently within the design, accompanied by the specifications 20 GRAMS and 999 FINE SILVER, with the botanical name ONCIDIUM GOLDIANA inscribed as the principal legend. |
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| Mint | Singapore Mint, Singapore |
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