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Singapore's 50 Dollar Note

Nominated by David White, IBNS Life Member 161

SGA-50-Front
SGA-50-Back
 
Note Singapore B217 (PNL): 50 dollars (US$38)
Predominant Colour(s) Gold, green, and red
Front Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s first Prime Minister, shouting “Merdeka!” – the rallying cry of independence struggle; four children; coat of arms; Yusof bin Ishak
Back Orchid flower pattern underprint; modern buildings, automobile bridge, and four kayaks in Punggol New Town; soldiers marching past reviewing stand and flag during First National Day Parade 1966
Watermark None
Additional Security No security thread
Printer Unknown
Size 156 x 74 mm Polymer
Introduced 20/08/2015
Information provided courtesy of The Banknote Book