Last Updated on 2020-11-29 , 6:06 pm
2021 will be the year of the ox.
And just like an ox at the zoo, humans may still be trapped in their own cages next year, unable to travel abroad.
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It all depends on the Covid-19 situation, of course.
As a consolation, have some coins with a picture of an ox on it instead.
MAS Releases 2021 Year of the Ox Limited Edition Coins With Its Backdrop at Coney Island Park
On 19 Nov, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) unveiled the 2021 Year of the Ox Almanac coins, the fifth issue in the Singapore Fourth Chinese Almanac Coin Series.
Launched in 2017, a new coin will be issued every year as part of the series over a span of 12 years until 2028.
The 2021 coins feature the Ox against the backdrop of the rustic Coney Island Park , one of Singapore’s ecologically sustainable parks with rich biodiversity.
The ox pictured may be a tribute to the famous Coney Island cow, who died in 2016.
The cow was a recognisable part of Coney Island for years and triggered a wave of sadness on social media when it passed away.
The coins comprise different metallic compositions, shapes, and minting relief effects, according to MAS.
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Each year’s issue depicts a zodiac animal in a park or natural landscape setting in Singapore.
The coins have a face value ranging from S$2 to S$200, and come in gold, silver or nickel-plated zinc.
Here’s how the coins will look like, as shown on MAS’ media release:
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The 2021 Year of the Ox coins are also available in premium sets. Each coin set comes with a serialised certificate of authenticity. 
Available for Pre-order Till 20 Dec
Are you a numismatist?
Reader: A what?
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A collector of coins? A coin enthusiast?
Reader: Well, I like having money
Okay, that’s a little different.
In any case, if you like what you see above, you’d be happy to know the coins are available for pre-order until 20 Dec.
So, on 21 Dec, expect to see these same coins on Carousell but for 65 times the original price.
Prices for the coins range from S$25 to S$20,588.
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As I said, with such high prices, only numismatists will be interested.
Reader: That can’t be a real word
All the coins on offer will be sold by The Singapore Mint and issued on 1 Jan, 2021.
They will be allocated by balloting if oversubscribed, MAS said.
You can place an order via Singapore Mint’s phone numbers (6566 2626/6895 0288/6222 2486/6336 2878) or on their website here.
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Featured Image: MAS
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