MAS LAUNCHES THE SINGAPORE 2010 YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES
COMMEMORATIVE COINS

Singapore, 29 June 2010.....The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today launched the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games (Singapore 2010) Commemorative Coins.

Coin Design

2   The $2 Bi-Metal Brilliant Uncirculated Coin features the striking symbol of the Singapore 2010 emblem on the Aluminium-Bronze core. Two youthful Singapore 2010 mascots, Lyo and Merly, and the distinctive Olympic rings are also featured in vibrant colours.

3   The $5 Silver Proof-Like Coin features the symbol of the Singapore 2010 emblem and the Olympic rings at the centre flanked by two mascots in vibrant colours. On the lower circumference is a crescent-shaped hologram featuring repeated patterns of the iconic Singapore lion head. The coin will be sold by itself or in a set framed by four pieces of medallions in coloured finish that feature sport pictograms with local orchids at the rim.

4   The $10 Gold Proof-Like Coin features the symbol of the Singapore 2010 emblem and the Olympic rings, which are encircled by spiralling fire and water imagery of the Singapore 2010.

5   The obverse of the coins bears the Singapore Arms with the year-date 2010.

Limited Worldwide Mintage

6   The coins will be issued on Tuesday 29 June 2010. The details of the coins are:

Sales of Coins

7   The coins will be sold by The Singapore Mint.

8   For enquiries and coin orders, the public can contact The Singapore Mint at 6566 2626 / 6222 2486 / 6339 0886 / 6895 0288 / 6895 0358 or via internet at www.singapore2010.sg/coins

Silver Proof–Like Coin Set