Denomination / Currency | Years Minted | Fineness | Gross Weight (g) | ASW (g) | ASW (oz t) | Melt Value |
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5 Dollars | 1973 | .500 | 25 | 12.50 | .4019 | $8.28 |
10 Dollars | 1976- 1979 | .500 | 31.1 | 15.55 | .4999 | $10.30 |
1973 Singapore issued a commemorative silver coin in honor of the 7th SEAP Games. The coin has a face valueof 5 Dollars (5 SGD). It is composed of .500 fine silver and has a gross weight of 25 grams. This coin was never intended for circulation. Roughly 250,000 coins were minted, plus an additional 5,000 proof coins.
From 1976 to 1977 Singapore issued a 10 Dollar silver coin. The coin was composed of .500 fine silver with a gross weight of 31.10 grams. Roughly 300,000 coins were minted during the 2 year period. These coins were minted to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of Independence and were not intended for circulation.
As with most modern or recently issued commemorative coins these 5 Dollar and 10 Dollar silver coins from Singapore can often be found for melt value.