1 Ounce Keying Junk
1985 year| Silver (.999) | 31.10 g | 38.70 mm |
| Location | Singapore |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1965-date) |
| Type | Bullion › Rounds |
| Year | 1985 |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.10 g |
| Diameter | 38.70 mm |
| Thickness | 3.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled (Proof) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#418799 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two facing dragons with the Chinese character 龍 in an inner circle along with the fineness and metal weight.
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
.999 FINENESS
龍
1 OUNCE
SM
Translation: 龍 = Dragon
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Keying (耆英) was a three-masted, 800-ton Fuzhou Chinese trading junk which sailed from China around the Cape of Good Hope to the United States and to Britain between 1846 and 1848. Her voyage was significant as it was one of the earliest instances of a Chinese sailing vessel making a transoceanic journey to the Western world. It served as a cultural exchange and offered Western audiences a glimpse into Chinese maritime traditions and craftsmanship.
The Singapore Mint issued the first of the Double Dragon series with the release of the Keying in 1985. The silver medallion was struck in 999 silver and finished in proof. The Double Dragon series ran for three years, with the Singapore-Malaysia Railroad silver medallion in 1986 and the final First Flight medallion in 1988. For each design, a one-ounce and a five-ounce medallion were issued. At the time release, the issue price for the former was S$65.00 while the latter was S$230.00
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 SM | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Ounce (Keying Junk) 1985 item.
