999.9 Pure Gold | 1g SG Merlion Classic Gold Bar

 

Its name combines "mer" meaning the sea and "lion".Merlion is one of the icons in Singapore, the unique creature consist of a head of a lion and a body of a fish. It is said to be that the fish body represents Singapore's origin as a fishing village when it was called “Temasek” which means "sea town" in Javanese. 

 

The lion head represents Singapore's original name—Singapura —meaning "lion city”. Besides being a tourism marketing icon of Singapore, the Merlion is also used to symbolize Singapore in art and popular culture nowadays and also used as a mascot of Singapore.

  

999.9 Fine Gold

The images of Singapore’s top three icons are embossed on a 1g 999.9 fine gold bar.

 

Iconic Reverse Design

The 1g Merlion Gold Bar design portrays an image of the Singapore’s Merlion. The design also includes the inscription DISCOVER SINGAPORE, NATIONAL FLOWER, as well as the Medallion’s weight and fineness.

 

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

Each bar is accompanied by a numbered Certification of Authenticity.

 

 

Product detail

Current Mintage: 5,000 pcs Availability: In stock Condition: Uncirculated Material: 999.9 Fine Gold Product Year: 2015 Product Size: 8mm x 16mm