Largest Coin-like Medallion-world record set by Damas

  DUBAI, UAE  -- Damas the world renowned jeweller crafted a coin-like medallion from fine silver and plated with 22-carat gold measuring 1m (39.37 in) in diameter and 2.3 cm (0.9 in) thickness; it weighs 185.88 kg, with an estimated value of Dh1 million ($272,000)-which sets the world record for the Largest Coin-like Medallion .

Photo: The piece of art has the face of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum engraved on one side and the logo on the other and was created by the Damas factory under the guidance of Damas corporate sales division. ( enlarge photo )

  “Damas is proud to have been appointed by an institution of the caliber of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Medical Sciences to create the world’s big-gest coin-like medallion,” said Tawhid Abdullah, managing director, Damas Jewellery.

  “The Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Medical Sciences has contributed tremendously towards medical research in the region, in turn aiding ongoing efforts to place UAE as the new health destination,” he added.

The Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Medical Sciences was instituted over a decade ago to honour individuals, universities, establishments and research centres all over the world for their outstanding achievements in the field of medicine and those who have alleviated suffering by providing medical care to the people of UAE.

Monday, March 9, 2009

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