Summary
1 Cent, Issued by Singapore, 1993
Minted by Singapore Mint (Floral Series)
Obverse Description
Arms of Singapore with supporters and motto, MAJULAH SINGAPURA; below, 1993; around, SINGAPORE (in four languages)
Reverse Description
Between two Vanda Miss Joaquim orchids, 1; around above, ONE CENT
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The orchid 'Vanda Miss Joaquim' was chosen as the national flower of Singapore in 1981, it was the first registered plat hybrid of Singapore.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Robert Edwards - Museum of Victoria, Aug 1996
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Date Issued
1993 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Material
Copper Clad Zinc
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
16 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.24 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#49a
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Keywords
British Commonwealth Coins, Orchids, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins