Singapore's Coins and Notes Museum.
It is a rather small museum, 2 little rooms located in level 3 and 4. I like the lift.. very unique way of representing the levels.
A coin starts with a pencil sketch. Once the design is approved, a plaster mould is made. This mould can be up to five times the size of the coin just so that clear details can be created. Once the design is completed, the mould is used to make a rubber mould, and then an epoxy resin mould. A pantograph is then used on the epoxy mould to copy the details onto a metal die that is the exact size of the intended coin. This die is etched and then it is ready to be used for punching coins.
The fourth level was more concentrated on the history of currency. While metal currencies are good substitutes for the goods used in barter trading, other materials could be used too so long they are relatively rare else they would be worth nothing.
Highly recommended: To watch the video on how coins are made and recycled to reduce the demand for raw materials. Ask the staff that you wish to watch the video after you finish the tour around the museum. Or you can request to watch the video first then tour the museum.
How to go?
1. Take Mrt to Chinatown Station
2. Head towards Exit A
3. Walk along Pagoda Street
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