"Singapore Mint suspends launch of commemorative medallions and busts of 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.
The Singapore Mint website now says that the series of medallions and made-to-order copper busts, titled "Pride of Singapore, Remembering Lee Kuan Yew", has been suspended until further notice.
A press release on the launch was sent to the media at about 12.45pm on Monday (March 2). Around six hours later, news of the suspension was issued.
The items, comprising four commemorative gold, silver and base-metal medallions, and copper busts in two sizes, were priced between S$10 and S$1,888.
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.
The medallions and busts were part of the Singapore Mint’s Singapore Salute series, which “reminds all of Singapore’s humble history and reflects on the values which our nation is built on”, it said in its initial press release.
Singapore Mint did not respond to CNA queries on why the launch was suspended. The range was meant to be available for pre-order until Mar 15.
In the press release, Singapore Mint lauded Mr Lee’s contributions to Singapore and noted that 2020 marks the fifth anniversary of his passing.
“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.
The Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) issued guidelines on the use of the late Mr Lee’s likeness in March 2016. "
A booboo by Sgp Mint? Tragic that this act was not caught till this stage!!
Thot LKY was very specific that he didn't want to b remembered in posterity like that Raffles guy in a statue. Or in a coin with his face!
Maybe PM Lee has some insights like his change of mind on keeping 38 Oxley as a memorial 4 public n visitors/tourists 2 visit, that late LKY changed his mind to see his face or likeness in coins n in bust!!??
A sentimental piece to generate positive vibe abt LKY n rubbing off on PM Lee?
Not sure what is what.
Suffice 2 say if LKY is firm on not wanting his face n image 2 b used this way, aborting its launch if the Right Thing to DO!!
RIP Mr LKY. 5 yrs on!!
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.
The Singapore Mint website now says that the series of medallions and made-to-order copper busts, titled "Pride of Singapore, Remembering Lee Kuan Yew", has been suspended until further notice.
A press release on the launch was sent to the media at about 12.45pm on Monday (March 2). Around six hours later, news of the suspension was issued.
The items, comprising four commemorative gold, silver and base-metal medallions, and copper busts in two sizes, were priced between S$10 and S$1,888.
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.
The medallions and busts were part of the Singapore Mint’s Singapore Salute series, which “reminds all of Singapore’s humble history and reflects on the values which our nation is built on”, it said in its initial press release.
Singapore Mint did not respond to CNA queries on why the launch was suspended. The range was meant to be available for pre-order until Mar 15.
In the press release, Singapore Mint lauded Mr Lee’s contributions to Singapore and noted that 2020 marks the fifth anniversary of his passing.
“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.
The Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) issued guidelines on the use of the late Mr Lee’s likeness in March 2016. "
A booboo by Sgp Mint? Tragic that this act was not caught till this stage!!
Thot LKY was very specific that he didn't want to b remembered in posterity like that Raffles guy in a statue. Or in a coin with his face!
Maybe PM Lee has some insights like his change of mind on keeping 38 Oxley as a memorial 4 public n visitors/tourists 2 visit, that late LKY changed his mind to see his face or likeness in coins n in bust!!??
A sentimental piece to generate positive vibe abt LKY n rubbing off on PM Lee?
Not sure what is what.
Suffice 2 say if LKY is firm on not wanting his face n image 2 b used this way, aborting its launch if the Right Thing to DO!!
RIP Mr LKY. 5 yrs on!!
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