SINGAPORE. The Portrait Series (4th Series)

The Portrait notes are the fourth series of currency notes launched on 9 September 1999. This series has only seven denominations as the $1 and $500 denominations of the Ship series were discontinued. The Portrait series marks the first time a portrait is featured as its main design theme. The use of portraits provide an opportunity to honour national figures who have made valuable contributions to Singapore. Mas

2 Dollars Singapore

First issued on: 9 September 1999 (Paper), 12 January 2006 (Polymer)

SINGAPORE. The Ship Series (3rd Series)

The Ship series was introduced in 1984 to 1999, have nine denominations. The denominations are similar except that the previous $20 note was discontinued and a new denomination of $2 note was introduced. The pictorial and aesthetic themes of this series are based on maritime vessels and the modern development of Singapore. The front of the Ship notes depict vessels that have plied the waters of Singapore over the centuries. The series starts with the merchant craft of bygone days, and progresses to the modern bulk carrier which is featured on the highest denomination. The series pays tribute to the contributions of merchant shipping to the development of Singapore from an entrepot trading centre to one of the busiest ports in the world.

2 Dollar banknote