Singapore 10-Cent Coin, 1969, Showa 44 (1969)

A Singapore 10-cent coin issued in 1969.

A collectible early coin from Singapore’s first post-independence coinage, commonly known as the “Animal Series,” with the following principal features:

Principal Features and Design

Obverse: The denomination “10 CENTS” appears at the centre, with the date “1969” above and the country name “SINGAPORE” to the right. A stalk of rice decorates the left side.

Reverse: Depicting a crowned seahorse, symbolising Singapore’s marine environment.

Composition: Cupro-nickel, a copper–nickel alloy.

1. Details of the Design and Motifs

Crowned Seahorse: Prominently depicted at the centre, its distinctive scales and fins rendered in finely detailed relief. The graceful contour of its curled tail is a defining feature.

Marine Vegetation in the Background: Seaweed- or coral-like marine vegetation appears to the right of the seahorse, evoking Singapore’s rich marine environment.

2. Historical Background of the “Animal Series”

This coin belongs to Singapore’s First Series, minted between 1967 and 1985 during the early development of the fully independent nation. Also known as the “Animal Series,” it features different examples of flora and fauna associated with Singapore and its surrounding waters on each denomination:

1 cent: Orchid, the national flower

5 cents: Spotted hyena (birds and animals)

10 cents: Crowned seahorse

20 cents: White-eye (bird)

50 cents: Sailfish (fish)

1 dollar: Lion, a symbol of Singapore
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