The Singapore Mint’s annual Lunar Fair kicked off at Chinatown Point Atrium on Jan 1, offering the public a first look at newly issued Chinese New Year-themed coins, gifts and collectibles.
Held from 11am to 8pm daily, the fair will run until Jan 11. Entrance is free.
Early visitors on New Year’s Day were treated to a lion dance performance at 10am, before the fair was officially opened.
Lion dance performers at the annual Singapore Mint Lunar Fair at Chinatown Point Atrium on Jan 1.
ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
The Singapore Year of the Horse coin – which comes in 10 versions with different face value, format, metallic composition and relief treatment – proved to be a key draw for collectors and festive shoppers.
It features a horse, the seventh animal in the Chinese zodiac, with Punggol Waterway Park in the background.
A close-up of the Singapore Year of the Horse 1/4 troy oz 999 fine silver colour coin.
ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
All the coins bear the Singapore coat of arms and the year 2026. They are issued with a serialised certificate of authenticity, except for the $2 nickel-plated zinc coin.
