3279) An exquisite pair of Snakes which herald longetivity and reinvention as they continuously grow, symbolising long and fulfilling life: "The Singapore Lunar Medallion Series" minted by the Singapore Mint:

3279) An exquisite pair of Snakes which herald longetivity and  reinvention as they continuously grow, symbolising long and fulfilling life: "The Singapore Lunar Medallion Series" minted by the Singapore Mint:

The Medallion presents the Lunar Snake Medallion and contains an equisite pair of snakes entwined around a golden Ruvi adorned with golden yellow "Dancing Lady Orchids".

Snakes herald longevity and rejuvenation as they continuously grow and symbolise a long and fulfilling life. Praised for their keen intellect, the snakes are entwined around a golden Ruvi - an embodiment of well wishes and good fortune.

Widely known as "Golden Showers", the "Dancing Lady" Orchids bloominto cascading yellow petals resembling a shower of gold coins. It symbolises prosperity and wealth for the New Year.

The Reverse of the Medallion features Chinese characters - "Wishing everyone joy, bliss and happiness."

The Singapore Gold Medallion: "Spot your birth year or your loved one's on the Medallion". The Chinese characters 

"喜乐"

 mean - "Wishing everyone joy, bliss and happiness".

The Silver Medallion

The Presentation Case with the Gold Medallion

The  Gold Medallion with the Presentation Case

The Gold and Silver Snake Medallions placed together

The Silver Snake Medallions

The Chinese Characters stand for - Wishing everyone joy, bliss and happiness.

 

Links on Posts on Coins /Stamps issued by Singapore:

1) Commemorative Banknotes, Coins and Stamps issued on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee (50 Years) of Singapore's Independence 

2) Coins of Singapore

3) India-Singapore: Joint Issue: 50 Years of Bilateral Relationship: A set of two Commemorative Postage Stamps issued by India Post on 24.11.2015

4) Istana 150th Anniversary Commemoration, Singapore: A set of four Medallions brought out by the Singapore Mint featuring the Flora and Fauna in the Istana

5) Himeji Castle (Japan), Kingdom of Cambodia: First Coin in the "Landmarks of Asia Coin Series": A 5,000 Riel Silver Proof Coin minted by The Singapore Mint on behalf of the Republic of Cambodia: Coin issue Year: 03/2020

6) "World Enchanting Flowers Coin Series", Niue: (Part I): Enchanting Orchid: A $2 (Two Dollars), 1 Oz. Sliver Proof Coin minted by the Singapore Mint on behalf of Niue: Date of Issue: 03/2020 (with date inscribed as 2019)

7) "World Enchanting Flowers Coin Series" Niue: (Part II): Enchanting Lotus: A $2 (Two Dollars) 1 Oz. Silver Proof Coin minted by The Singapore Mint on behalf of Niue: Date of Coin issue: 03/2020 (with date year of issue inscribed as 2019)

8) "World Enchanting Flowers Coin Series", Niue: (Part III): Enchanting Shrub Althea: A $2 (Two Dollars) 1 Oz. Silver Proof Coin minted by The Singapore Mint on behalf of Niue: Date of Coin issue: 03/2020

9) Did You Know Series (48): The "Last Supper" by Leonardo da Vinci (Italy), Singapore: The Singpore Mint had released this Gold Foil representation of the "Last Supper" in 2016