1979 – Year Of The Goat Singapore Uncirculated Coin Set

The 1979 Year of the Goat, Singapore Mint 1st series of uncirculated coin sets.

This is the first series of coins minted by the Singapore Mint. It comprises 1c – $1 coins (6 total). The coins are housed in a wallet-shaped folder. This series was issued annually from 1967 to 1985 except in 1971.

Specifications:
Marine Series
The coins in this series have a standard reverse design. The coin’s denomination is in the center with the year and date at the top. Two stalks of paddy appear on the left and the word « SINGAPORE » on the right.

1 Cent
Copper-clad steel
Weight: Copper-clad steel – 1.744g
Diameter: 17.78mm
Thickness: 1.118mm
Design: A high-rise public housing block with a fountain in front and clouds in the background.
Edge: plain

5 Cents
Metal: Cupro-nickel
Weight: Cupro-nickel (1.410g)
Diameter: 16.26mm
Thickness: 1.02mm
Design: A snake-bird sitting in its nest and preening its feathers.
Edge: Milled

10 Cents
Metal: Cupro-nickel
Weight: 2.83g
Diameter: 19.41mm
Thickness: 1.40mm
Design: A seahorse with a stylized piece of seaweed.
Edge: Milled

20 Cents
Metal: Cupro-nickel
Weight: 5.66g
Diameter: 23.60mm
Thickness: 1.78mm
Design: A swordfish against a background symbolizing water.
Edge: Milled

50 Cents
Metal: Cupro-nickel
Weight: 9.33g
Diameter: 27.76mm
Thickness: 2.03mm
Design: A lionfish from tropical waters.
Edge: Milled

1 Dollar
Metal: Cupro-nickel
Weight: 16.85g
Diameter: 33.32mm
Thickness: 2.39mm
Design: A stylized Singapore lion symbol flanked by two stalks of paddy.
Edge: Milled