Singapore Mint suspends launch of commemorative medallions and busts of Lee Kuan Yew

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SINGAPORE: The Singapore Mint has suspended the launch of commemorative medallions dedicated to former Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew ...

SINGAPORE: The Singapore Mint has suspended the launch of commemorative medallions dedicated to former Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew hours after it initially publicised the offerings.

According to The Singapore Mint, the half-ounce 999.9 fine gold and one-ounce 999 fine silver oval-shaped medallions adopt a distinctive embossed design with the silhouette of Mr Lee. The copper busts, available in 110mm and 430mm heights, are “exclusively made to order”, it said. “Meticulously engraved and sculpted by The Singapore Mint’s master engravers with their skilful craftsmanship, we salute our Pride of Singapore with dignified interpretation of Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s portrait on the medallions and bust,” read the press release.

 

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At first I thought it was a Thai Amulet..

But can try again 4 generations later. Or keep it till then!

Great dumb idea!!!

Xia Suay. Anyhow use Mr. Lee rights to glorify.

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