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

Collection : Republic of Singapore, Sterling Silver Proof Coin Set and Ingots.