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Currency Recognition Singapore


🇸🇬 Singapore Currency Recognition

Learn the Singapore Dollar before you arrive.
Recognise the notes, coins and denominations you are likely to encounter while travelling.
S$

Singapore Dollar

SGD   •   100 cents = S$1

Singapore's official currency is the Singapore dollar.

💵 Singapore Banknotes

S$2

S$2

Two Dollars

A small denomination useful for everyday small purchases.

👀 RECOGNISE: Blue-toned note
S$5

S$5

Five Dollars

Useful for smaller everyday purchases and snacks.

👀 RECOGNISE: Green-toned note
S$10

S$10

Ten Dollars

A very useful everyday travel denomination.

👀 RECOGNISE: Red/pink tones
S$50

S$50

Fifty Dollars

Useful for larger everyday payments.

👀 RECOGNISE: Purple/red tones
S$100

S$100

One Hundred Dollars

A higher-value note that may be useful for larger purchases.

👀 RECOGNISE: Orange/gold tones
S$1,000

S$1,000

One Thousand Dollars

A high denomination. Travellers should check acceptance before use.

👀 RECOGNISE: Purple tones

🪙 Singapore Coins

5¢

5¢

Five cents

10¢

10¢

Ten cents

20¢

20¢

Twenty cents

50¢

50¢

Fifty cents

S$1

S$1

One dollar

🧠 Easy Recognition Guide

💵 Notes Singapore notes carry the portrait of Singapore's first President, Yusof bin Ishak, in the portrait series.
🪙 Coins Common circulating denominations include 5¢, 10¢, 20¢, 50¢ and S$1.
💰 Remember the Symbol S$ means Singapore dollars. You may also see SGD.
🔎 Check the Number Always look for the large denomination number before handing over cash.
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When you first arrive, familiarise yourself with the S$2, S$5, S$10 and S$50 notes.
For everyday travel, these are much easier to recognise and use than the very high denominations.

💡 Don't judge a note only by colour — always check the denomination number.
👀 VIEW CURRENCY IMAGES 🪙 VIEW COINS 💷 SGD → GBP 🇬🇧 GBP → SGD
🏛️ MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE
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🇸🇬 Singapore Money Challenge

Can you recognise Singapore money?
Choose the correct value for each note.
Your score will be displayed as you play.
🏆 SCORE: 0 / 0
S$2
SINGAPORE DOLLAR
What is the value of this note?
Choose an answer above 👆
💡 Rice Bowl Travel Tip
Always look at the large denomination number when receiving or handing over Singapore cash.
Don't rely on colour alone.
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🇸🇬 Singapore Cash Helper

How much cash do you need?
Enter a price in Singapore dollars and we'll show you a simple way to make the amount using Singapore notes and coins.

Enter an amount above and tap SHOW THE CASH.

💵 Common Singapore Notes

S$2
S$5
S$10
S$50
S$100

🪙 Common Coins

5¢
10¢
20¢
50¢
S$1

🧳 Try Some Travel Examples

S$2.50

Small purchase

S$8.50

Snack or drink

S$18.50

Everyday meal

S$35

Larger purchase

S$50

Higher-value payment

S$100

Large payment

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When paying cash, check the denomination carefully before handing over your money.
For small purchases, S$2, S$5 and S$10 notes are particularly easy to understand.

💡 100 cents = S$1
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🇸🇬 Singapore Money — Quick Reference

One screen. Everything you need to recognise Singapore cash.
Use this guide when shopping, eating, travelling or checking change.

💵 Notes

S$2
Two Dollars
Small everyday purchases.
SMALL
S$5
Five Dollars
Snacks, drinks and small purchases.
SMALL
S$10
Ten Dollars
Useful everyday travel note.
EVERYDAY
S$50
Fifty Dollars
Larger everyday payments.
LARGER
S$100
One Hundred Dollars
Higher-value purchases.
HIGH VALUE
S$1,000
One Thousand Dollars
Very high denomination. Check acceptance before use.
HIGH VALUE

🪙 Coins

5¢
Five cents
10¢
Ten cents
20¢
Twenty cents
50¢
Fifty cents
S$1
One dollar

🧠 Three Things To Remember

1️⃣ Look at the number Always check the denomination printed on the note or coin rather than relying only on colour.
2️⃣ S$ means Singapore dollars You may also see the international currency code SGD.
3️⃣ 100 cents = S$1 Coins are useful when paying exact amounts or receiving change.
4️⃣ Check your change Before walking away from a cash transaction, quickly check the denominations you received.
⬅️ BACK TO CURRENCY RECOGNITION
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🇸🇬 Singapore Change Checker

How much change should you receive?
Enter the price and the amount you hand over.
Rice Bowl Travel will calculate the change for you.
Enter the price and payment above.
🧳 TRY A TRAVEL EXAMPLE
👀 CHECK Look at the amount displayed before handing over your money.
🧮 COUNT Count the change before putting it away.
💡 REMEMBER 100 cents make S$1.
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🇸🇬 Singapore Money Shopping Guide

Get familiar with Singapore prices.
Tap the examples below to see the type of denomination that may be useful.
Prices are illustrative only and can vary by location and business.
☕
S$3–S$6
Coffee / Drink
A small purchase where smaller notes or coins may be useful.
S$2 / S$5 / COINS
🍜
S$5–S$15
Casual Meal
A common range to practise recognising S$5 and S$10.
S$5 / S$10
🚇
Transport
MRT / Bus
Transport fares are normally much smaller than large cash denominations.
SMALL AMOUNTS
🍹
S$10–S$25
Food & Drinks
S$10 notes can be useful for everyday travel spending.
S$10 / S$20
🎟️
S$20–S$50
Tickets / Activities
Larger purchases may require larger notes or electronic payment.
S$20 / S$50
🛍️
S$50+
Shopping
For larger purchases, check the price and payment method before paying.
S$50 / S$100+

💰 What Can You Do With Your Cash?

Choose an amount to see a simple travel-money example.

Tap an amount above 👆
👀 Learn the Numbers The denomination printed on the money is more important than its colour.
💳 Cash Isn't Your Only Option Many Singapore businesses also accept electronic and card payments.
🪙 Keep Some Small Change Smaller denominations can be useful for small purchases and exact payments.
🧮 Check Your Change Count your change before putting your wallet away.
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🇸🇬 Singapore Currency Smart Tips

Know your Singapore money before you spend it.
These simple tips can help you recognise, check and handle Singapore currency with confidence.
🔢

Always Check the Number

The denomination printed on the note is the most important thing to check.

✅ Number first — colour second.
💵

Don't Rush When Paying

Take a moment to check which note you are taking from your wallet.

✅ Pause and check before handing it over.
🧮

Check Your Change

Count the denominations you receive before putting the money away.

✅ Price → payment → change.
💳

Keep Cash & Cards Together

Don't carry all your cash in one place. Keep an alternative payment method available.

✅ Have a backup payment option.
🪙

Coins Add Up Quickly

Small coins can be useful for exact payments and receiving change.

✅ Remember: 100¢ = S$1.
⚠️

Don't Rely Only on Colour

Different notes have different colours, but colour alone should never be your only check.

⚠️ Check the denomination number.
🛍️

Look at the Price First

Before paying, make sure you understand whether the displayed price is in Singapore dollars.

✅ Look for S$ or SGD.
🔐

Protect Your Wallet

Keep your cash secure in busy areas and avoid showing large amounts of money unnecessarily.

✅ Carry only what you need.

🧠 Quick Money Challenge

You need to pay S$7.50. Which payment would be easiest to understand?

Choose an answer above 👆
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STOP • LOOK • CHECK • PAY • COUNT

Once you know the denominations, Singapore currency becomes much easier to recognise.
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