Somewhere in Singapore, I chanced upon this globe sculpture recently. Even though this installation has been here since 1989, it was only my first time seeing/noticing it!
What first grabbed my attention was the fact that it looked all shiny from afar. As I drew closer, I realised there was more to this globe than meets the eye! It even has a meaningful story behind it!
All the land areas on the globe have been entirely crafted from coins! Not just any ordinary ol’ coin, but all 38,000 coins found on this globe are of different currencies, contributed by foreign visitors to Singapore over a period of two years.

The story behind this globe is one of charity and goodwill. Besides being crafted from coin donations, the sculpture was later bought by the trans-island bus services for $100,000. The sum of money has since been used to help the disabled, elderly, children, youths and family.
guess where I found this globe sculpture! this should be an easy one. Do refrain from reading the comments before you post your answer! (I’m confident someone would have gotten it right by the first 3 comments.)
Man, I still can’t believe that out of my numerous visits to this place over the years, I’m only seeing this globe sculpture for the first time!
August 5, 2007: Where in the World is This Wall?
September 13, 2007: Where in the World is This Signage?
September 26, 2007: Where in the World is This Miniature Model?
January 21, 2008: Where in the World is This “Fried Bee Hoon”?
April 20, 2008: Where in the World is This Colorful Glass Panel?
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Let me gues: Changi Airport?
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my guess is Changi Airport!
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Is this place in a well-known touristy place, or locked up in some government office?
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Changi Airport!
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that definitely has to be in Changi Airport. Either terminal 1 or 2… can’t remember… :P because I too has a photograph of it in my photo album ;P hahaha
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Changi Airport T1 Viewing Gallery!
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I saw this at Changi Airport before. If my memory doesn’t fail me. :)
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It’s at Changi Airport…somewhere along the way to swensens if i’m not wrong…
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Yup, confirm it’s Changi Airport.
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Yup, it’s Changi Airport T1 Viewing gallery…. actually inside the transit area if I’m not wrong, but visible from viewing gallery.
The Swensen’s on that side is already closed down I think.
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is it in Don Muang Airport, Bangkok?
not too sure …looks appetizing, is it edible?
yum yum …
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The sculpture’s kind of neglected I think, with all the coins rusting. Maybe CIAS should give it a good scrub or something.
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wah. The sculpture is as old as me! heehee
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It’s at Changi Airport’s Terminal 1 Viewing Gallery. It’s located near to what used to be the Swensen’s restaurant and it’s in the public area.
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Ah! Now that everyone said that, the globe struck me as familiar!
Yay for Globalisation!
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wonderfull.
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