Sachin Tendulkar now embossed on gold coins

Mumbai – On the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, leading gold retail chain Valuemart Gold & Jewels Ltd, unveiled a limited edition 10 gm ‘Sachin Tendulkar Gold Coin’, with the Little Master’s image and signature embossed on it.

“I have always enjoyed the time spent on the cricket field which has given me some of the most precious memories of my life. However, this occasion is a different golden moment of my life,” Tendulkar said, launching the gold coin bearing his visage.

He has also entered into an association with Valuemart to promote a unique range of commemorative products which involve the use of his image, photos and logo.

“Valuemart is celebrating the many golden moments that Sachin has given us to cherish with these gold coins and is in many ways, a real tribute to the true legend of the game,” said Valuemart managing director C.K. Vasudevan.

Each Tendulkar gold coin is made from 24-karat gold and manufactured at a Swiss Mint by Messrs. Valcambi SA, a leading international gold refiner and manufacturer of gold bullion, bars and coins.

The coins are packed in a tamper-proof, blister packs with a certificate and carry the assayer’s signature and purity certificate guaranteeing its weight and purity.

The 100,000 limited coins shall be available at Rs.34,000 per piece, online or through leading retailers in the country.

A part of the proceeds from the sale of the Coins will go towards Valuemart’s new foundation, Golden Dreams, which supports underprivileged children across the country.