Singapore has just launched its third series of coins last month, with the $1 coin stealing the limelight with its bimetallic composition. A golden brown outer ring encased a chrome inner core, which in fact are respectively brass plated and nickel plated metal. Much as a coin calls to mind the buying and selling process, there are also engineering involved in the metallic item – the manufacturing of it.
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| The array of new Singaporean coins launched in June 2013, with the $1 bimetallic coin taking center stage in this article's discussion (images taken from Monetary Authority of Singapore website). |
