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The Singapore dollar, divided into 100 cents, is the monetary unit of Singapore (currency code SGD). It is normally abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or alternatively S$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies. A two cent euro coin In currency, the cent is a monetary unit that equals th of the basic unit of value. ... For exchange rates, see here. ... Dollar Sign - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Dollar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ...


History

For most of its history Singapore used the same currencies as the Straits Settlements and later British Malaya, as regulated by the Board of Commissioners of Currency. The Straits Settlements were a collection of territories of the British East India Company in Southeast Asia, which were given collective administration in 1826. ... The Federation of Malaya, or in Malay Persekutuan Tanah Melayu, was formed in 1948 from the British settlements of Penang and Malacca and the nine Malay states and replaced the Malayan Union. ...


Singapore continued to use a common currency upon joining Malaysia in 1963. But one year after its expulsion and independence in 1965, the monetary union with Malaysia broke down. Singapore established the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore on April 7, 1967 and released its first series of notes, the "Orchid" notes, on June 12, 1967. 1963 was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1965 was a common year starting on Friday (link goes to calendar). ... April 7 is the 97th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (98th in leap years). ... 1967 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Orchid Series of currency notes is the earliest to be issued for circulation in Singapore. ... June 12 is the 163rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (164th in leap years), with 202 days remaining. ... 1967 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


To date, four series of currency notes for circulation have been issued.

  • Orchid Series [1] (1967 - 1976)
  • Bird Series [2] (1976 - 1984)
  • Ship Series [3] (1984 - 1999)
  • Portrait Series [4] (1999 - )

To date, two series of coins for circulation have been issued.

  • First Series [5] (1967 - 1985)
  • Flora Series [6] (1985 - )

Current status

The Singapore dollar is a freely convertible currency loosely tied to the United States dollar. As of July 22, 2005, 1 USD is worth approximately 1.65920 SGD. The United States dollar, or American dollar, is the official currency of the United States. ... July 22 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar and is the current year. ...


The Brunei dollar is pegged to the Singapore dollar at 1:1 rate, and each currency is legal tender in both countries. The Brunei dollar (ISO 4217: BND) is pegged to the Singapore dollar at a 1:1 trade ratio. ... Pegged is an adjective used to describe: a pegged currency, more formally called a fixed currency a pegged exchange rate, more formally called a fixed exchange rate This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Legal tender or forced tender is payment that cannot be refused in settlement of a debt by virtue of law. ...


Current banknotes and coins

Current coins in circulation [7]


The current series of coins feature the Flora theme on one side, and the Coat of Arms of Singapore on the other side. 1¢ euro coin A coin is usually a piece of hard material, generally metal and usually in the shape of a disc, which is used as a form of money. ... Coat of Arms of Singapore The national coat of arms (or state crest) was first launched on December 3, 1959 together with the national flag and national anthem at the installation of the Yang di-Pertuan Negara at the City Hall steps. ...


Current banknotes in circulation [8] // Origin Vanda Miss Joaquim, a hybrid orchid cultivar, is Singapores national flower. ... Binomial name Monstera deliciosa Monstera deliciosa (also called ceriman, monstereo, Swiss Cheese Plant, Mexican breadfruit, window leaf, and splitleaf philodendron) is a tropical creeping vine native to Mexico and Guatemala, known for its delicious but initially poisonous fruit. ... Species About 200 species, including: Jasminum angulare Jasminum azoricum Jasminum beesianum Jasminum dichotomum - Gold Coast Jasmine Jasminum floridum Jasminum fluminense - African Jasmine Jasminum fruticans Jasminum humile - Yellow Jasmine Jasminum mesnyi - Primrose Jasmine Jasminum multiflorum - Star Jasmine Jasminum nitidum - Shining Jasmine Jasminum nudiflorum - Winter Jasmine Jasminum officinale - Common Jasmine Jasminum parkeri... Species See text Calliandra is a genus in the Fabaceae family (Mimosoideae). ... |- style=text-align:center; background:lightgreen; !Species |- | style=padding: 0 . ...


The current series of banknotes issued is of the Portrait series. These notes feature the face of Encik Yusof bin Ishak, the first president of the Republic of Singapore on one side, and the other side depicts a feature of civic virtue. A £20 Ulster Bank banknote. ... The Portrait Series of currency notes is the fourth and most current set of notes to be issued for circulation in Singapore, having been first introduced in 1999 to the present. ... Encik Yusuf bin Ishak, first President of Singapore and Yang di-Pertuan Negara (head of state). ...

  • 2 dollar - "Education Theme"
  • 5 dollar - "Garden City Theme"
  • 10 dollar - "Sports Theme"
  • 50 dollar - "Arts Theme"
  • 100 dollar - "Youth Theme"
  • 1000 dollar - "Government Theme"
  • 10000 dollar - "Economy Theme"



The Singaporean five-dollar bill is the third smallest denomination banknote issued in Singapore. ...

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