Singapore old coin 1 Doller

This is a Singapore 1 Dollar coin from the Second Series (often called the Floral Series), which was in circulation between 1987 and 2012.Key SpecificationsCountry: SingaporeDenomination: 1 Dollar ($1)Composition: Aluminium-Bronze (giving it its golden hue)Shape: Round with an inset octagonal frame rimReverse Design: The central motif is a Catharanthus roseus flower, commonly known as the Madagascar Periwinkle.Urban LegendIn Singapore, there is a famous myth surrounding this specific coin design. The story goes that during the construction of the MRT subway line in the 1980s, the construction disrupted the city's feng shui (geomantic forces), causing economic trouble. A prominent feng shui master allegedly advised the Prime Minister that every citizen needed to carry a bagua (an octagonal feng shui mirror) to counter the bad luck. To achieve this practically without forcing a religious ritual, the government designed the $1 coin with its signature eight-sided octagonal rim, ensuring every Singaporean would carry one in their pocket. While highly popular, this story remains entirely a myth!