Singapore 2 Dollars (MAS; Polymer)
Note : cut appears in this banknote.
Issuer: Singapore
Issuing Authority: Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
Series: Portrait Series
Type: Standard Circulation Banknote
Years of Issue: 2006-2024
Denomination: 2 Singapore Dollars (SGD)
Composition: Polymer
Dimensions: 126 × 63 mm
Shape: Rectangular
Obverse:
The front side of the note features a dark purple and blue design with a multicolored underprint. The right side prominently displays the portrait of Yusof bin Ishak, Singapore’s first president. The coat of arms of Singapore appears in the transparent window at the top left corner. At the top, the name "Singapore" is written in the four official languages: English, Mandarin Chinese, Tamil, and Malay.
Lettering on the obverse:
- SINGAPURA 新加坡 சிங்கப்பூர் SINGAPORE
- THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER
- TWO DOLLARS
- CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY, SINGAPORE
- Yusof bin Ishak
Reverse:
The back of the note highlights an education theme in dark purple and blue print on a light purple background. It showcases Singapore’s prestigious institutions:
- Victoria School
- Raffles Institution
- College of Medicine, where Yusof bin Ishak studied
In the foreground, there is an image of a teacher interacting with students, symbolizing Singapore’s commitment to education.
Lettering on the reverse:
Watermark & Security Features:
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Watermark: Portrait of Yusof bin Ishak
- Transparent security window with Singapore’s coat of arms
This Singapore 2 Dollar Polymer Banknote is part of the iconic Portrait Series, issued from 2006 to 2024, and remains a valuable collectible or addition to any currency collection.