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