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http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/for-sg50-a-new-range-of-s/2057720.html?cid=fbsg

 

SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong unveiled a set of commemorative currency notes to celebrate SG50 on Tuesday (Aug 18).

The set includes a S$50 polymer note and five S$10 polymer notes.

The notes’ designs drew inspiration from significant milestones and achievements in Singapore's history, the multiracialism that defines Singapore as a nation and the values and aspirations that underpin Singapore's progress.

For example, the S$50 note highlights Singapore's history, transformation and future. It shows the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew shouting 'Merdeka!' - the rallying cry of Singapore's independence struggle.

However, the current Prime Minister said: "Even as we reflect on our past we must also look to the future." Hence the addition of a note depicted Singapore's latest new town - Punggol - which he said symbolises the continuing renewal of our homes and communities.

Mr Lee said this is Singapore's responsibility: To build on the legacy of our pioneers and carry on their vision to make Singapore our best home.

The notes make use of the colour gold, reflecting Singapore's jubilee.

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Both the S$50 and S$10 notes have security features that are the first of their kind in the world to be used on a currency note. The security stripe in the S$50 note has a unique see-through feature with image movement effects that give depth to the image of Mr Lee Kuan Yew.

The SG50 logo also has colour-switching effects, with the year flipping from 1965 to 2015.

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The notes were designed by four local artists and designers.

The public can exchange the SG50 commemorative notes at face value at branches of nine major retail banks from Aug 20. They include DBS Bank/POSB, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation, United Overseas Bank, Citibank, Standard Chartered Bank, Bank of China, HSBC, Malayan Banking Berhad, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China.

To ensure that everyone has an opportunity to exchange the SG50 commemorative notes, there will be a quota of five sets of notes per transaction per individual.

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BANKS EXTEND HOURS

United Overseas Bank (UOB) and DBS said on Tuesday that they will be extending banking hours and setting up dedicated queues for the exchange of the commemorative notes. Both banks will also provide priority assistance for the elderly and those with special needs.

UOB will deploy more customer service officers to help answer questions and to take orders from customers who are in queue. At some DBS/POSB outlets located near food and beverage outlets, note-exchangers will be offered complimentary beverages in the event that their wait is longer than expected, the bank said.

Banking hours at all full-service DBS/POSB branches will be extended until 8pm on weekdays from Aug 20 for two weeks. For UOB, 26 branches located in heartland areas and key town centres will have their hours extended to 7pm on weekdays during the first week of the exchange period.

UOB customers can also reserve their commemorative notes online at www.uob.com.sg/sg50notes from Aug 20 onwards and collect them later at a pre-determined branch of their choice, UOB added.

- CNA/ek

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Bacteria83

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Which set did you go for?

 

Platinum set, but no guarantee will get. Cause if oversubscribe need to ballot.

 

Its my first time getting such collection. In memorable of SG50 and the great man Mr Lee Kuan Yew :inlove:

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Noice [thumbsup] Good luck getting it

 

 

Platinum set, but no guarantee will get. Cause if oversubscribe need to ballot.

 

Its my first time getting such collection. In memorable of SG50 and the great man Mr Lee Kuan Yew :inlove:

 

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Vidz

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aiyo... should che-tau change the "big head" already lar...

he fully deserves it

not 3 not 4

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Pocus

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Are these legal tender? Can use to buy my daily stuff or marketing?

yes they are, dollar to dollar.

 

Just like this note:

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But will you use them?

the $10 looks pretty good

 

 

 

but the $50? who design one ah?

Overheard from colleagues:

 

$10 look like big sweep ticket

$50 look like NTUC voucher.

 

LOL..

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Adrianli

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yes they are, dollar to dollar.

 

Just like this note:

 

 

But will you use them?

 

 

 

Thanks. Just want to make sure not buying just a piece of paper.

 

For now, will not use them. But if really bankrupt, it will come in handy. [grin]

 

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oleandero

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only UOB offers online reservation.. how come other banks dont do the same? it can significantly reduce the queues and manpower required at the bank.

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