Singapore issues coin to honor meeting between US and North Korean leaders
The Singapore Mint will issue three commemorative coins to mark the upcoming meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, the company said in a press release.
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"The upcoming historic summit will leave an important mark in Singapore's history, being recognised as a platform and venue that will complete important steps towards peace around the world," the statement said.
It is noted that the commemorative coin made of gold, silver and zinc will commemorate the glorious event of "this important step towards peace" and mark Singapore's role "as a neutral host, economic gateway and protector between East and West".
Singapore issues coin to honor meeting between US and North Korean leaders
The value of a gold coin is 1.3 thousand Singapore dollars (about 1 thousand US dollars), a silver coin — 118 Singapore dollars (about 88 US dollars), a nickel coin from zinc can be purchased for 36 Singapore dollars (26 US dollars).
The White House previously announced that the meeting between Trump and Kim Jong-un will begin in Singapore on June 12 at 9:00 a.m. local time.
