1. Which country's banknote has the entire lyrics of the national anthem printed on it?

  • Brunei
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  • Singapore
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  • Malaysia
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  • Indonesia
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The Singapore dollar, symbol SGD, is the official currency of Singapore. The Singapore dollar banknotes currently in circulation come in seven denominations ranging from $2 to $10,000. One of the banknotes is notable because it features the entire lyrics of the Singapore National Anthem on one side.

2. The lyrics of this country's national anthem are printed on what denomination of banknote?

  • 100 Singapore dollars
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  • 500 Singapore dollars
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  • 1,000 Singapore dollars
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  • 10,000 Singapore dollars
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One of the most unique notes in Singapore is the S$1,000 note from the Portrait Series. The reverse of this note features the entire lyrics of the Singapore National Anthem printed in microtext, as a tribute to the nation’s sovereignty and spirit.

According to the National Library Board , Singapore's national anthem, Majulah Singapura (Onward Singapore), is printed on the bottom left corner of the S$1,000 note.

3. Is this denomination of banknote now discontinued?

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According to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Singapore has stopped issuing $1,000 notes as of January 1, 2021 as a measure to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing risks. This decision is in line with international standards, while existing $1,000 notes remain legal tender and continue to circulate. Banks are allowed to recirculate notes that have been deposited into the system. MAS also encourages the use of electronic payment methods such as PayNow and FAST to replace large denomination cash transactions.

4. Who is the character that appears on Singapore's banknotes?

  • A businessman
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  • A beloved king
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  • A poet
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  • First President of Singapore
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Singapore's banknotes feature the country's first president, Tun Haji Yusof bin Ishak. Before becoming president, he was a prominent journalist. When Singapore became independent in August 1965, Yusof became president until 1970. His portrait appears on Singapore's banknotes, introduced in 1999.

5. What do the three buildings on the Singapore $2 note represent?

  • Singapore's administrative agencies
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  • Schools attended by the first President
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  • Famous architectural works in Singapore
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  • Famous universities today
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The three buildings on the S$2 note represent Yusof Ishak's educational journey from primary school, secondary school to university: Victoria Bridge School (far right), Raffles Institution (former campus), and the College of Medicine. This underscores the importance of education in the life and career of Singapore's first President.

6. In which country can the Singapore dollar be used directly without having to convert it to that country's currency?

  • Malaysia
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  • Brunei
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  • Indonesia
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  • Thailand
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According to The Banknote Society , the Currency Interchangeability Agreement, which has been in effect for over 54 years, allows Bruneian currency to be used in Singapore and Singaporean currency in Brunei without having to exchange currency. This is the only such case in Asia, demonstrating the strong bilateral relationship between the two countries.

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