Singapore 1000 Dollars banknote Bird Series

Singapore 1000 Dollars banknote Bird Series (1976-1984)

Obverse : Brahminy Kite at left, city skyline along bottom, arms at upper right.
Reverse : Container Terminal
Colour: Purple
Size of note: 197 mm x 90 mm
First issued on: 7 August 1978

2ND SERIES - THE BIRD SERIES CURRENCY NOTES (1976 - 1984)

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The birds depicted on the notes are noted for their strength, adaptability and independence which characterize the young Republic of Singapore with the potential of soaring to greater heights in its progress.
On the front, all notes have the Singapore Arms, a watermark of a lion's head and the signature and seal of Minister for Finance and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore.

Brahminy kite
The brahminy kite (Haliastur indus) also known as the red-backed sea-eagle in Australia, is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as eagles, buzzards and harriers. They are found in the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia and Australia. They are found mainly on the coast and in inland wetlands where they feed on dead fish and other prey. Adults have a reddish brown plumage and a contrasting white head and breast which makes them easy to distinguish from other birds of prey.