To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Singapore Mint launched a commemorative series, which will be released in stages this year.

The Singapore Mint issued a statement on Thursday (March 13) saying that the series features various celebration themes and iconic symbols as design features, commemorating the journey of our country, paying tribute to the people who inspire us, the places that shape our collective memory, and the culture that unites us.

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of Singapore, the Singapore Mint launched the

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of Singapore, the Singapore Mint launched the “Walk and Walk – Explore the Charm of Singapore's Block” sterling silver medal and gold-plated color bookmark series. The picture shows a commemorative medal designed in the Toa Payoh neighborhood. (Provided by Singapore Mint)

Among them, the “Walk and Walk – Explore the Charm of Singapore's Block” package was released in March. This set of commemorative medals and gilded bookmarks in sterling silver showcases five neighborhoods that have unique status in Singapore’s history, including Changi, Jurong, Tiong Balu, Toa Payoh and Queen’s Town, allowing collectors to “stroll” in these cultural heritage-filled neighborhoods.

The “Kabaya: The Beauty of Weaving Culture” magnet package displays seven styles of Kabaya, each with interchangeable tops and skirts. (Provided by Singapore Mint)

The “Kabaya: The Beauty of Weaving Culture” magnet package displays seven styles of Kabaya, each with interchangeable tops and skirts. (Provided by Singapore Mint)

Another SG60 series is the “Glorious Merlion Sterling Silver Ingot”, which adopts a unique multi-faceted Merlion design, presented with super high relief techniques, showing excellent craftsmanship. Each silver ingot is individually numbered, with a unique serial number prefixed with the “SG60” on the back, highlighting the value of their limited edition collections.

To commemorate the traditional clothing of Southeast Asian women, Kebaya, officially listed as a world intangible cultural heritage, the Mint also launched the “Kabaya: The Beauty of Weaving Culture” magnet package to display seven styles of Kabaya; each style is also equipped with interchangeable tops and skirts, showing the elegant charm and cultural heritage of Kabaya.

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The “Glorious Merlion Sterling Silver Ingot” adopts a unique multifaceted Merlion design, presented in the form of super high relief. (Provided by Singapore Mint)

The public can purchase these souvenir packages at the Singapore Mint’s official website or retail store. The Mint will also sell this series of souvenirs at the 2025 Singapore International Coin Exhibition hosted by Marina Bay Sands Convention Center from March 21 to 23.