Sachin Tendulkar honoured with rare coin by East India Company

Sachin Tendulkar

UK based luxury goods firm East India Company, which once ruled most of India, have honoured legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar by issuing a rare coin in his name. The company has issued an exclusive legal tender gold coin worth 12,000 pound sterling in honour of Tendulkar's remarkable career spanning 24 years.

In a statement, the London-based firm said, “Only 210 gold coins, each weighing precisely 200g, are being issued to pay tribute to Tendulkar at a global level. Only very few will ever see this coin in the flesh, making them exceptionally rare and precious amongst thousands of fans who yearn to own a piece of the superstar's legacy. Every single 200g coin issued is a masterpiece in its own right. Exclusively presented in a custom made presentation box the coin is accompanied by an individually numbered and personally signed certificate of authenticity along with an autographed cricket bat by Sachin Tendulkar.”

The Indian batting legend retired from all forms of cricket last year, finishing as the highest run getter in Tests and ODIs. He also holds the distinction of being the only cricketer to score 100 international centuries. The issue of a 'legal tender' coin is an official mark of distinction given to individuals who have accomplished great achievements in human history.

Tendulkar said he was honoured by the recognition. He added, "All my life, I have had a dream of playing cricket for India. I am very fortunate to have lived this dream for the last 24 years. I am honoured to be recognized with the issue of these special coins, which have been impressively designed with a lot of thought.”