50 Dollar Orchid Banknotes - Prefix A/15 to A/22 by Dr. Goh Keng Swee

I have been collecting orchid banknotes for some time and have tried to make a full set of his prefixes in the Orchid Banknotes Series. I think that I have completed his prefixes for the Orchid 50 Dollar Bank note, i.e A/15 to A/22, if there are anyone who thinks that I may have left out any prefix, please email me and let me know!

Hobby of Banknotes Collection in The Business Times

Recently I conversed with a journalist of The Business Times who intended to run a story on Dr. Goh Keng Swee notes and the banknote collecting hobby. The story ran on May 20, 2010. And yes, I am the mentioned Mr. Toh in the story, haha. I am also selling some of my Orchid 50 Dollars by Dr. Goh in the previous post, you can email me if interested. They are going for very good prices starting from SGD 100 for an about EF note.

'Dr Goh Keng Swee notes are always sought after in the numismatic community in Singapore as his signed variety is rarer compared to the other signed varieties by Mr Hon Sui Sen and Mr Lim Kim San (for the 'Orchid' series),' said another collector, who gave his name as Mr Toh.

'I have more enquiries on Dr Goh signed banknotes this week and have sold quite a number of them,' he said.

'Non-collectors would be interested in getting their hands on a note to own to remember Dr Goh's contribution to Singapore history as the finance minister,' added Mr Toh, who runs a numismatic blog.

He said that the $1 'Orchid' notes in uncirculated condition, that is, those that have not yellowed or do not show any sign of use, are going for around $15-20.

The 'Orchid' series of banknotes was the first set of Singapore currency after independence, and was issued in 1967. There have been three other series of banknotes since: 'Bird' (1976), 'Ship' (1984) and 'Portrait' (1999).

(The Business Times, Singapore)

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Singapore Orchid Series 50 Dollars - Dr. Goh Keng Swee

I have a couple of Singapore Orchid 50 Dollars signed by Dr. Goh Keng Swee for sale. Notes signed by Dr. Goh are the rarest amongst all orchid notes and commands a good resale value.

The condition ranges from extra fine to uncirculated. Prices are 100 - 150 SGD for an extra fine note. My price is low as compared to others and of higher quality. If interested, please email me at sgbanknotes@ymail.com . Thank you.

For more information about grading terms, check out the grading tab.

The above note is going for SGD 110. Condition is EF in my opinion.

Hong Kong Fancy Number 20 Dollars

Singapore is not the only country with a lionhead as a watermark. Hong Kong, an ex british colony which is similar to size and economy, also had lionhead watermarks for their banknotes. I have bought this pair of beautiful 1989 and 1990 Hong Kong 20 dollars, in different colours with the same design. They also bear the same fancy serial number of 666646. It is not easy to find notes with fancy serial number, and even harder to find a pair in different colour and with the same fancy serial and design.

Passing of a Titan - Dr. Goh Keng Swee

Former Deputy Prime Minister and Singapore's economic architect Goh Keng Swee died early on Friday morning after a long illness. He was 91.

Dr Goh Keng Swee will be remembered, above all, for his role as one of the prime architects of Singapore's economic success. Many of the key milestones in Singapore's journey from Third World backwater to globalised, First-World city. The late Dr Goh had seen the country through self government, survival, and hard-earned success. And as the architect of modern economic Singapore - he had laid the foundation for much of what now exists in Singapore

"At first I had no initial vision. You just start it and hope for the best. If you've a vision, that means you're a dreamer. I'm not a dreamer," said the late Dr Goh.

(Straits Times, CNA)

Dr. Gohs' set of banknotes during his tenure as the Finance Minster. The most beautiful set of Singapore banknotes which marked the humbles beginning of our nation. Dr. Gohs' variety of Orchid Banknotes also fetches the highest premium out of all printed Singapore Banknotes.

Brunei Old 10 Dollars, 1967 & 1981

Since Brunei notes are also used in Singapore, I have collected a few notes for display. Brunei notes are more expensive than our Singapore counterparts as their supply is lesser than Singapore notes.

Nice Number Singapore Orchid Series 1 Dollar