Oct
23
2007
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Heard of the Tembusu tree? Even if you haven’t, chances are, you’ve had one in your pocket before. Confused?
Coming back to the Tembusu trees, you are probably carrying a picture of a famous Tembusu in your pocket. This tree in the Botanic Gardens is featured on the back of the $5 note. The front of this $5 note has a picture of President Yusof bin Ishak.
Read about the Tembusu and the $5 note here.
Read more about the Tembusu Tree here.
Tags: Tembusu Tree, Singapore $5 note
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