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Today in History: Singapore issues first Portrait Series banknotes

9/9/2026

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On 9 September 1999 the Board of Commissioners of Currency launched Singapore’s Portrait Series banknotes, the fourth series of Singapore dollar notes. After the Board merged into the Monetary Authority of Singapore, the series introduced new designs and security features for the nation’s official currency.

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On 9 September 1999 the Board of Commissioners of Currency launched Singapore’s Portrait Series banknotes, the fourth series of Singapore dollar notes. After the Board merged into the Monetary Authority of Singapore, the series introduced new designs and security features for the nation’s official currency.