singapore, 23 october 2015… the monetary authority of singapore
the monetary authority of singapore (mas) today launched the 2015 native orchids of singapore coins. the coins are the fifth and last in a series that celebrates the beauty of the orchids that once thrived in singapore, some of which are still found in our forests today. the coins will be issued on 13 november 2015.
coin designs
2 the 2015 native orchids of singapore coins feature two native orchids –dendrobium leonis and dendrobium secundum.
i. dendrobium leonis
the dendrobium leonis has creamy yellow petals with a tinge of red, and a protruding broad lip. the vanilla–scented flowers measure about 1.2 cm to 1.5 cm in diameter. each orchid bears many sprays of stems with thick, flattened and triangular leaves arranged in alternating rows.
ii. dendrobium secundum
the dendrobium secundum is characterised by its flower sprays, comprising densely packed purplish pink flowers with a contrasting orange lip. commonly known as the “toothbrush orchid”, the individual flowers of the dendrobium secundum, each measuring 1.8 cm long and 0.6 cm wide, are arranged in rows facing one direction. depending on the size of the orchid plant, each flower spray can measure up to about 12 cm in length.
3 a portion of the circumference of each coin is semi-rimless, which is a unique feature of the coins in the series. the obverse of the coins bears the singapore coat of arms with the year 2015.
4 more details of the coins are in annex a.
sale of coins
5 the coins will be sold by the singapore mint. for enquiries and orders, the public can contact the singapore mint at 6566 2626 / 6895 0288 / 6222 2486 / 6238 9890 / 6532 0301 or via the internet at .
6 orders must reach the singapore mint by 9 november 2015.
annex a
2015 native orchids of singapore coins
the coins can be purchased individually or as a coin set. the details are as follows:
a) deondrobium leonis 1 oz 999 fine silver proof colour coin
each coin weighs 1 troy ounce, has a face value of $5 and a diameter of 40.70mm, with colour application.
mintage: 10,000 pieces only
b) dendrobium secundum 1 oz 999 fine silver proof colour coin
each coin weighs 1 troy ounce, has a face value of $5 and a diameter of 40.70mm, with colour application.
mintage: 10,000 pieces only
c) native orchids of singapore 2-in-1 coin set
this coin set comprises two pieces of 999 fine silver proof coins with colour application. these coins are part of the coin mintages that are sold individually.
mintage: 3,000 sets only
d) specially selected dendrobium leonis and dendrobium secundum 1oz 999 fine silver proof colour coin
each coin is specially selected for its superior proof quality standard and encased in a slab capsule. these coins are part of the coin mintages that are sold individually.
mintage: 500 pieces per design only
all of the above are accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.