10 dollars 1976

Common. Despite being from 1976, this banknote series remained in regular circulation and was produced in substantial quantities. eBay transaction data spanning from 2011 to 2026 shows consistent market availability with UNC examples typically selling in the $15–$30 range historically, and recent sales of lower-graded examples (AUNC, EF) commanding $8–$14. The catalog value of $50 for UNC reflects collector demand but does not indicate rarity; rather, it reflects the note's age and desirability. The consistent availability of professionally graded examples (PMG 64–67) at moderate prices confirms this is a common date in the series.

Issued in 1976 during Singapore's post-independence economic development phase, this banknote series reflected the nation's modernization and growing identity. The white-collared kingfisher depicted on the front symbolizes Singapore's natural heritage, while the reverse's Garden City imagery—showing the high-rise public housing developments prominently featured in the visual analysis—documents the government's ambitious urban renewal and public housing programs that transformed Singapore into a modern city-state during this period.

The obverse features a white-collared kingfisher (Halcyon chloris), a native Singaporean bird species, positioned on the left side in blue and red tones against a multicolor underprint. The center displays 'TEN DOLLARS' text with a map of Singapore, while the right side incorporates the Singapore coat of arms and the iconic Merlion figure. A Singapore cityscape is visible along the bottom with floral designs and a red seal/stamp. The reverse depicts the 'Garden City' theme with modern residential and commercial high-rise buildings characteristic of Singapore's 1970s public housing developments, a grouper or similar fish species in the center, and the Merlion symbol on the right, with a lion head emblem and ornamental circular patterns providing additional security design elements. Fine line patterns, microprint, and color security features are integrated throughout both sides.

Front side: '$10' and 'TEN DOLLARS' (denomination markings); 'THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER FOR SINGAPORE' (legal tender declaration); 'WHITE COLLARED KINGFISHER' (identifying the featured bird); 'MINISTER FOR FINANCE' (issuing authority); 'SINGAPURA 新加坡 உடை உடை நாடு சிங்கப்பூர்' (Singapore in English, Mandarin Chinese, and Tamil); Serial number 'A 59 5930087' (printed in two locations). Back side: '$10' and 'SINGAPORE' (denomination and country identification).

Intaglio (offset) and multicolor security printing by Thomas de la Rue, London (TDLR), as indicated by the printer's mark. The note incorporates segmented foil over a security thread and a lion's head watermark. The fine line patterns, microprint details visible in the background, color gradients, and security printing techniques demonstrate the sophisticated security measures employed by this premier British security printer.

This note is cataloged as Pick P-11b, one of three known variants for this base Pick number (P-11a*, P-11b*, and P-11s are documented in the PMG Population Report). The serial number prefix 'A 59' visible on the observed specimen may correspond to a specific printing batch or series variant. The P-11b designation typically indicates a second printing or minor variant within the 1976 issue. Without access to detailed variety references distinguishing P-11a from P-11b, the specific characteristics that differentiate this specimen cannot be definitively stated, though signature variations, date markings, or subtle design differences likely distinguish the variants.