You don’t need to change the old Singapore currency notes at the bank for new ones. The 1st Singapore currency circulation notes (issued from 1967to 1976) are still legal tender and can be used on the streets and shops.
Are old dollar bills still legal tender?
They are still legal tender and will be valid in the United States. They are not used outside due to lack of security within these old bills. So obviously the other solution is to either spend them in the United States or deposit them in an ATM in the United States where they are easily accepted.
Can old Singapore coins be used?
1-cent coins that are already in circulation remain legal tender in Singapore. MAS has not demonetised the 1-cent coin so that members of the public who are still holding onto 1-cent coins can continue to utilise them.
How much are old Singapore notes worth?
Are old money notes worth more than their actual value?
| Old Money Notes | Actual Value |
|---|---|
| Full set of Singapore Bird Series, issued from 1976- 1984 ($1, $5, $10, $20, $50) | $86 |
| $50 notes from Singapore Ship Series, issued from 1984-1999 | $100 |
| (Rare) $1000 note from Singapore Ship series, issued from 1984-1999 | $1,000 |
Where can I exchange old Singapore notes?
Where Can You Sell or Buy Old Singapore Banknotes And Coins?
- Carousell.
- eBay.
- Gumtree (think Singaporean version of Craigslist)
- Hardwarezone.
- and even Shopee!
Is the Singapore dollar still valid in Singapore?
The discontinued Singapore Dollar bills, belonging to the Ship Series, Bird Series and Orchid Series, are no longer a valid means of payment in the Republic of Singapore. We exchange withdrawn Singapore Dollar banknotes free of charge.
Are there any bills that are no longer legal tender?
As of January 1, 2021, the $1, $2, $25, $500 and $1,000 bills from every series are no longer legal tender.
Is the Orchid series note legal tender in Singapore?
Apart from those that pre-date Singapore’s independence, all notes and coins issued since 1967 by MAS and the former BCCS (Board of Commissioners of Currency) are legal tender in Singapore. Yep. That means that I can walk into a McDonald’s and pay for a meal with my grandmother’s $25 Orchid series note. RELAX. I’m not going to that lah …
What are the words on a Singapore dollar bill?
The Singapore bill of one hundred dollars features a steamboat, aeroplane and a fish. The $100 SGD banknote contains the words ‘Singapore – Singapur… This Singaporean five hundred dollars banknote features a freight ship, sailing ship and soldiers. On the banknote a caption reads ‘Singapore – Sing…
