SINGAPORE – Collectors can now add souvenirs marking the nation’s 60th birthday, which include commemorative medallions, silver ingots and gold-plated bookmarks, to their trove.
The SG60 collection will be released in phases throughout 2025, The Singapore Mint said in a media statement on March 13.
Checks show that most of the items in the collection can be purchased or pre-ordered on The Singapore Mint’s official website.
The Singapore Mint’s products are also available at retail shops at Chinatown Point, Suntec City mall and the Coin Gallery in Teban Gardens Crescent.
The SG60 collectibles are centred around three main themes: Singapore’s heritage districts, the Merlion and the kebaya.
Items in the Jalan Jalan Through Heritage Districts of Singapore collection celebrate five districts – Changi, Jurong, Tiong Bahru, Toa Payoh and Queenstown – in the form of medallions and gold-plated bookmarks.
The medallions, weighing 31.1g and crafted in 999 fine silver, showcase each district’s present on one side and its past on the other, and are available from $100.
There are only 2,000 pieces per design.
The bookmarks are circular-shaped and feature a depiction in colour of a district. They cost $15 each.
Souvenirs in the Timeless Merlion collection feature Singapore’s iconic half-lion, half-fish mascot and include limited-edition ingots weighing 31.1g and made of 999 fine silver.
The Dazzling Merlion ingot – available from $120 – comes with an individual serial number prefixed with “SG60” on its back.
The Dazzling Merlion ingot – available from $120 – comes with an individual serial number prefixed with “SG60” on its back.PHOTO: SINGAPORE MINT
In partnership with Mr Merlion & Friends, The Singapore Mint also introduced a series of products including a Merlion medallion blind box ($16.90), a 24K Merlion gold frame ($45) and a 24K Gold Foil Merlion mini figurine ($45).
The Mr Lucky Merlion 24K gold foil mini figurine.PHOTO: SINGAPORE MINT
The medallion blind box features three surprise tiers: four silver designs, two rose gold designs and one 24K gold-plated design. The medallion can double as a keychain.
A magnet set showcasing seven distinct kebaya styles – priced from $70 – represents the third theme in the SG60 series.
A magnet set showcasing seven distinct kebaya styles – priced from $70 – represents the third theme in the SG60 series.PHOTO: SINGAPORE MINT
The theme honours Singapore’s first multinational Unesco nomination to be successfully inscribed on the list of the world’s intangible cultural heritage.
The kebaya, a traditional women’s garment in South-east Asia, was officially added to the Unesco Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2024, following a joint nomination by Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.
The collectibles will be on display at the Singapore International Coin Fair at Sands Expo and Convention Centre from March 21 to 23.
Those interested can view the collectibles at booth S38 and take advantage of exclusive event-only promotions.
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