© send2georgie
© send2georgie
Token - Year of the Snake
1989 year| Brass | 24.90 g | 39.0 mm |
| Location | Singapore |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1965-date) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1989 |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 24.90 g |
| Diameter | 39.0 mm |
| Thickness | 4.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#307447 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Getai (歌台) woman performing in the foreground, with a depiction of a snake in the background. The Chinese character for snake is to the left of the snake.
Lettering: ㄕ巳
Translation: Snake
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Lunar Snake medallion was released by the Singapore Mint as part of the Zodiac series medallion. The medallion was presented in a card which included a 1988 $1 Periwinkle coin. The card was issued with an accompanying red hongbao envelope.The set was usually purchased as a gift during the Lunar New Year festivities and given in lieu of the more traditional red packet.
