THE 2009 Heritage Orchids of Singapore Coin Set was launched on Thursday by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).It is the fourth set under the orchid coin series, which have proven popular with coin collectors, and will be issued in a premium set from Thursday.
Branching into silver proof and ez-link card features, the set consists of two coins displaying the Spathoglottis Primrose and Vanda Amy orchids.
The robust and free flowering Spathoglottis Primrose first bloomed in Aug 1931. It was the first hybrid of the Singapore Botanic Gardens' breeding programme initiated more than 70 years ago.
The Vanda Amy sports a distinctive lip from one of its parents, the Vanda Tricuspidata. A terete-leave Vanda, this orchid grows and flowers well in the sun.
The coins are sold by The Singapore Mint.
For enquiries and orders, members of the public can contact The Singapore Mint at 6566 2626 / 6339 0886 / 6895 0288 / 6895 0358 or visit www.singaporemint.com. Orders must reach The Singapore Mint by Sept 20.
