I've hard earned ship series currency notes in singapore.What is the procedure to convert to new series notes?

Question

I have hard earned ship series notes in singapore.There was no notification or publicity in the media but a new series of currency notes were introduced in singapore.I think before introducing euro or iraq currency there was adequate information given out to the world.I am wondering how to convert my hard earned ship series notes as it is my precious savings of my life time.Really I don't understand how a genuine guaranteed note from the government mint loses its face value.

Answer 1

They are still valid according to the Monetary Authority of Singapore web site. The following is taken directly from the MAS web site, and I have provided a link below:

MAS has the sole right to issue currency notes and coins in Singapore. To date, four series of currency notes for circulation have been issued, with the first being the "Orchid" series, the second the "Bird" series, the third the "Ship" series and the fourth the "Portrait" series. In 1990, the first polymer note of $50 denomination was issued. All currency notes and coins issued are legal tender in Singapore.

Answer 2

Its still legal tender and have some collectors value. People here are thrilled to get one of those, keeping them last and spending the newer notes first. Anyone with the orchids series?