World Polymer Banknotes
Singapore (sg) - P31
Commemorating 25th year of independence,
1965-1990. Circulating note with 4.2 million pieces issued, with prefixes B to J except I. Minister for Finance - Hu Tsu Tau Minister |
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Obverse | ||
Yusok bin Ishak (First President) | ||
Yusof bin Ishak was born in Perak, Malaysia on 12/08/1910. He first served as Yang di-Pertuan Negara (Singapore head of state) between 1959 and 1965, remaining in office during the time that Singapore was part of Malaysia, between 1963 to 1965. Following Singapore's departure from the Federation of Malaysia in 1965, he served as President of the Republic until his death on 23/11/1970. | ||
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Reverse | ||
First sitting of Parliament with first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew |