Description
🇸🇬 Singapore 1 Dollar Banknote (1987)
🔹 Basic Information
Country: Singapore
Denomination: 1 Dollar
Year of Issue: 1987
Series: Ship Series
Pick Number: Pick #18a
Issuer: Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore
Legal Tender: Yes (“This note is legal tender”)
🔹 Design Details (Front)
Main Image: Traditional Chinese junk ship (symbol of trade and maritime heritage)
Coat of Arms: Singapore national coat of arms (top left)
Languages:
English
Malay (Singapura)
Chinese
Tamil
Color Scheme: Blue, green, and light aqua tones
Fish Motif: Bottom right (symbol of prosperity)
Wave Pattern: Along the bottom edge
🔹 Serial Number
Serial: C/33 791719
Prefix C/33 indicates a specific printing batch
🔹 Material
Paper: Cotton-based banknote paper (not polymer)
🔹 Size (Approx.)
Dimensions: ~130 × 65 mm
🔹 Grading & Holder (from the slab)
Grading Company: DIM Currency
Grade: Very Fine (VF 25)
Year on Holder: 2025
Condition Notes:
Moderate circulation
Visible folds and edge wear
No major tears or missing parts
🔹 Collectibility & Value (Approx.)
Common circulated note
Estimated Market Value (VF):
Around USD $5–15 (may vary by demand, serial interest, and slabbed condition)