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