COMMEMORATING THE HISTORIC SUMMIT HELD IN SINGAPORE

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1 COMMEMORATING THE HISTORIC SUMMIT HELD IN SINGAPORE All eyes are now on Singapore, for the much awaited historic summit between President of the United States Donald J Trump and Democratic People s Republic of Korea State Affairs Commission Chairman Kim Jong Un, on 12 June The upcoming historic summit will leave an important footprint in the history of Singapore, recognized by the world as a platform where the significant step to world peace takes place. In anticipation of this historic summit, The Singapore Mint, which has been documenting history through minted coins and medallions, is excited to unveil 3 commemorative gold, silver and base-metal medallions (Annex A). The medallions not only commemorate this momentous step to world peace, but mark Singapore s role as a neutral host, and an economic and security gateway between the East and the West. The obverse design of the medallion features an affirmative handshake between the two leaders, minted with high-relief minting technique, and the national flags of both countries. North Korea s national flag is depicted on the left, while the United States national flag is depicted on the right, aptly representing both countries position on the political spectrum. The national flags of the 1 oz 999 Fine Silver Medallion is in colour application, while the national flags of the ½ oz Fine Gold Medallion and Base-metal Medallion are intricately minted. The scheduled summit date, , and the text Summit in Singapore is also minted on the obverse of the medallion. The reverse design of the medallion features a peace dove which embodies the significance of the summit to bring about world peace. The national flowers of the United States and North Korea, Rose and Magnolia sieboldii, are respectively featured on the medallion, interlaced with each other and in vibrant colours.

2 The medallions are available strictly for pre-order in Singapore from today onwards, at The Singapore Mint s retail outlets and e-store For international sales and enquiries, The Singapore Mint has appointed Poongsan Hwadong Co Ltd, as the exclusive international distributor (Annex B). For more information, please call The Singapore Mint at / / / / or visit their website ### ENDS ### Media Contacts Tan Ying Hui tan.yinghui@singaporemint.com.sg DID: (65) Mobile: (65) The Singapore Mint Lim Yi Zhen lim.yizhen@singaporemint.com.sg DID: (65) Mobile: (65) The Singapore Mint About The Singapore Mint The Singapore Mint was established in 1968 to mint circulation coins for the newly-independent nation and celebrates its 50 th Anniversary in Over the years, The Singapore Mint has evolved from a basic minting facility to a fully integrated business operation, comprising programme concept, product design, marketing, sales and distribution with after sales service. Focusing on quality system and standards, The Singapore Mint is a certified ISO 9001 and organisation. Today, it has grown to become one of the leading innovative mints in the industry, capable of producing coins and medallions of the highest quality. Leveraging on technology, The Singapore Mint has developed hybrid techniques to create high security and innovative features on circulation and commemorative coins and collectables. Fusing advanced minting technologies with authentic crafting methods, The Singapore Mint is one of the few mints in the world that still maintains a team of highly skilled craftsmen, adding intricate elements that can only be meticulously achieved by the human touch. As a testament of its high quality crafting techniques, The Singapore Mint has won several international awards such as the Vicenza Palladio International Prizes, and its rising stature has garnered much interest internationally. The mint has been appointed by issuing authorities around the world for the production of their coins, and marketing distributor for currency products.

3 The Singapore Mint products are available at our retail stores: Head Office 20 Teban Gardens Crescent Singapore City Square Mall 180 Kitchener Road, #02-18, Singapore Chinatown Point 133 North Bridge Rd, #02-18, Singapore Suntec City 3 Temasek Boulevard, #02-494, Singapore The Singapore Mint is a fully owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries. For more information, please visit

4 ANNEX A: MEDALLION SPECIFICATIONS Composition: Fine Gold Weight: g Diameter mm Worldwide Mintage: 1,000 pcs Singapore Allocation: Less than 200 pcs ½ OZ FINE GOLD PROOF MEDALLION Issue Price: SGD Composition: 999 Fine Silver Weight: g Diameter mm Worldwide Mintage: 10,000 pcs Singapore Allocation: Less than 2,000 pcs 1 OZ 999 FINE SILVER PROOF MEDALLION Issue Price: SGD Composition: Nickel-Plated Zinc Weight: 20 g Diameter mm Issue Price: SGD NICKEL-PLATED ZINC PROOF-LIKE MEDALLION

5 Annex B Poongsan Hwadong Co Ltd is the exclusive international marketing agent for this medallion. For international orders, please contact Poongsan Hwadong Co Ltd at the following contact details: hwadong@hwadong.com Phone: Fax: