1965-1975 Singapore Mint 10th Anniversary of Independence Gold Coins Set

This National Day will be different from what we have been used to annually due to the global pandemic. However, this is a good time when we as Singaporeans can all unite and stand together!#SGUnited To lighten up the spirits and join in the celebrations, we have specially curated a promotion to celebrate Singapore’s 55^th Birthday! Let’s have a look at one of the featured products; the iconic 1965-1975 Singapore Mint 10th Anniversary of Independence Gold Coins Set.

To commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the Republic of Singapore on 9^th August 1975, the Board of Commissioners of Currency Singapore made a special issue of 3 legal tender gold coins, released on 3^rd February 1975.

The Gold coins are set in 900 fineness and are in denominations of $100, $250 and $500 respectively. The coin obverse bears the Republic Coat of Arms with the figures “1965-1975” and encircled by the words “10th Anniversary- Republic of Singapore”. The coins were struck by the Singapore Mint, a division of Chartered Industries of Singapore Pte Ltd.

1965-1975 Singapore Mint 10th Anniversary of Independence Gold Coin 34.7g

Modern Singapore which was first named “Singapura” (Lion City), symbolized by the stylised version of a lion’s head on the reverse of the $500 Singapore legal tender Gold Coin. Each coin contains not less than 1 troy oz of fine gold.

Diameter: 34.5mm Thickness: 2.6mm Weight: 34.7g

1965-1975 Singapore Mint 10th Anniversary of Independence Gold Coin 17.5g

Multi-racialism of the Republic is symbolized by the four clasped hands on the reverse of the $250 Gold Coin. Each coin contains not less than 1/2 troy oz of fine gold.

Diameter: 28.4mm Thickness: 2.2mm Weight: 17.5g

1965-1975 Singapore Mint 10th Anniversary of Independence Gold Coin 6g

Singapore’s successful housing programme is symbolized on the reverse of the $100 Gold Coin by 2 blocks of high rise flats. Each coin contains not less than 0.175 troy oz of fine gold.

Diameter: 19.4mm Thickness: 1.6mm Weight: 6g

This coin set is perfect for history enthusiasts or Singaporeans who want to relive part of Singapore growing years. Due to its limited mintage, it is very unlikely that we would be able to replenish the stock once they are sold out. These rare coins will not only add beauty and value to any coin collection but also own a part of Singapore’s history!

*Customers are allowed to purchase a single item instead of set.

Evonne