Mr Lee Kuan Yew Commemorative Coin – On the occasion of the 100th birth anniversary of Singapore’s founding Prime Minister, Mr Lee Kuan Yew (LKY100), a $10 coin was introduced to pay tribute to his strategic vision, boldness and indomitable spirit that transformed Singapore from a regional trading port to a global manufacturing, business and financial hub, creating opportunities for all Singaporeans.
Mr Lee Kuan Yew Commemorative Coin Design
- The LKY100 coin is gold in colour, and has been minted in aluminium bronze, with a diameter of 30mm.
- The coin has been designed by local artist Mr Weng Ziyan.
Reverse Side of the Coin
This side features a portrait of Mr Lee Kuan Yew, accompanied in the foreground by the Marina Barrage, symbolising Mr Lee’s vision to make a freshwater reservoir in the city, strengthening Singapore’s water resilience.
Front of the Coin
On the other side of the coin, we can see the Singapore Coat of Arms, a dual latent image that marks Mr Lee’s birth year ‘1923’ viewed from one angle, and his 100th birth anniversary ‘2023’ viewed from another.
Application for Coins
- The application period will be from 15 May 2023 to 9 June 2023.
- Applications have been opened to Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) only.
- Each applicant must have to indicate his/her identity number, mobile number and preferred bank branch to collect the coins
- Each applicant can apply for up to 5 coins.
List of Participating Retail Banks
- DBS Bank Limited / POSB
- Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited
- United Overseas Bank Limited
- Bank of China Limited
- Citibank Singapore Limited (for current/savings bank account-holders only)
- HSBC Bank (Singapore) Limited
- Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited Singapore Branch
- Maybank Singapore Limited
- Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Limited
100th Birth Anniversary of Mr Lee Kuan Yew Commemorative Coin Application
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is allocating a $10 coin to celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of Singapore’s founding Prime Minister, Mr Lee Kuan Yew (LKY100). The coin will be available for collection from September 2023.
To apply for the coin, please fill up the form below to indicate your preferred quantity and bank branch for collection. Applications are open from 15 May 2023 to 9 June 2023 to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents only.
Applications can be made online at https://go.gov.sg/lky100coin-order