Hawker Culture in Singapore Nickel-Plated Zinc Proof-Like Coin

To celebrate the inscription of Hawker Culture in Singapore into the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on 16 December 2020, the Monetary Authority of Singapore proudly presents the Hawker Culture in Singapore commemorative coins.

Hawker Culture in Singapore is an integral part of life for Singaporeans, where people from all walks of life gather at hawker centres to dine and bond over their favourite food prepared by hawkers.

The coin design showcases three key elements of Hawker Culture in Singapore: the mastery of culinary skills by hawkers, the reflection of our multicultural society and how hawker centres serve as community dining spaces for everyone. The design captures the passion of four hawkers from diverse cultural backgrounds engaged in their craft, and pays tribute to hawkers who work hard to serve the community. Patrons, young and old, enjoying their meals in a hawker centre, are also depicted in the background.