there was a huge debate in Parliament at that time because they wanted to change the $1 note design from the orchid series...
Benjamin Sheares wanted his photo on the note... he was most passionate...
he said: in the UK, they have the queen, the US, they have the presidents.. in most countries they have their head of state.. what do we have? a bloody flower!!
that sparked off the debate... next was LKY who insisted: i am the father of this country! i have been prime minister until now! i want my face on the note!!
next, out of the blue, came the supporters of Yusof Ishak: he was our first president! he deserves that honour!
then Lim Kim San wanted his face on it, saying he was the Finance Minister...
soon, every member of parliament, minister and whatnot demanded their face on the new note..
it became a heated debate.. until finally, the settled on a Group Picture
Originally posted by Deportivo: