Sachin Tendulkar Unveils Gold Coin Engraved With His Face - Monday May 13,2013

Sachin Tendulkar is now embossed in gold on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Trittiya on Monday.

A leading Gold Retail Chain, Valuemart Gold & Jewels Ltd, unveiled a limited edition 'Sachin Tendulkar Gold Coin' of 10 Grams with his image embossed on it

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

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

The company said it would mint 100,000 coins which would be sold for 34,000 rupees ($621; £406) each.

A part of the proceeds from the sale of Sachin Tendulkar gold coins will be contributed to Valuemart's new foundation, Golden Dreams, supporting underprivileged children across the country.