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The Republic of Singapore, a member of the Commonwealth
of Nations situated off the southern tip of the Malay peninsula, has
an area of 224 sq. mi. (633 sq. km.) and a population of *2.7 million.
Capital: Singapore. The economy is based on entrepot trade,
manufacturing and oil. Rubber, petroleum products, machinery
and spices are exported.
Singapore's modern history - it was an important shipping
center in the 14th century before the rise of Malacca and Penang
- began in 1819 when Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, an agent for
the British East India Company, founded the town of Singapore.
By 1825 its trade exceeded that of Malacca and Penang combined.
The opening of the Suez Canal (1869) and the demand for
rubber and tin created by the automobile and packaging industries
combined to make Singapore one of the major ports of the
world. In 1826 Singapore, Penang and Malacca were combined
to form the Straits Settlements, which was made a Crown Colony
in 1867. Singapore became a separate Crown Colony in 1946
when the Straits Settlements was dissolved. It joined in the formation
of Malaysia in 1963, but broke away on Aug. 9, 1965, to
become an independent republic. The President is Chief of State.
The prime minister is Head of Government.
For earlier coinage see Straits Settlements, Malaya, Malaya
and British Borneo.
MINT MARKS
sm = “sm” - Singapore Mint monogram
MONETARY SYSTEM
100 Cents = 1 Dollar
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