Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games Commemorative Coins
Singapore will unveil the world’s inaugural Youth Olympic Games on 14 August 2010. In conjunction with the event, commemorative coins will be issued and sold.
$10 Gold Proof-Like Coin
1/4oz of 999.9 gold. Mintage of 5,000 pieces.
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 Silver Proof-Like Coin
1oz of 999 fine silver with hologram effect. Mintage of 10,000 pieces.
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.
$2 Bi-Metal Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
Brilliant uncirculated condition. Mintage of 30,000 pieces.
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.
The coins can be purchased from the Singapore Mint using this order form or one of the retail shops below:
Olympic Superstore
Address: Orchard Road (outside Ngee Ann City)
Opening Hours: Mon – Sun (Daily), 10am to 10pm
Coin City
Address: 51 Cuppage Road #01-07 Starhub Centre
Opening Hours: Mon-Sat: 11.30am – 7.30pm Sun/Public Holiday: 12-5.30pm, close for lunch (2–3pm)
Tel: +65 6339 0886
Coin Gallery
Address: 20 Teban Gardens Crescent
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri: 8.30am – 4.30pm
Tel: +65 6895 0288
Singapore Coins and Notes Museum
Address: 2 Trengganu St, #03-00
Opening Hours: 10.00am – 8.00pm daily
Tel: +65 6222 2486