GUYANA-Guyana unveils first locally minted Independence gold medallion.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Guyana has officially launched the country’s national gold and jewelry brand under the brand name “Eldorado […]
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GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Guyana has officially launched the country’s national gold and jewelry brand under the brand name “Eldorado Reimagined,” marking a historic milestone in the transformation of the country’s gold sector.
The Ministry of Natural Resources said the medallion signifies a shift away from raw commodity production toward value-added manufacturing and craftsmanship.
It said the launch coincides with the celebrations leading up to Guyana’s 60th Independence Anniversary on Tuesday and also features the unveiling of the country’s first-ever minted-in-country Independence commemorative gold medallion, made from 100 percent locally sourced gold.
President Irfaan Ali described the initiative as a defining moment in Guyana’s economic and cultural development, noting that “tonight represents more than the launch of a brand. It represents Guyana taking ownership of its story, its resources, and its future.
“For generations, our gold has largely left these shores as a raw commodity. Today, we are demonstrating to the world that Guyana is capable of refining, manufacturing, and exporting excellence.”
Ali also said that the launch of Eldorado Reimagined reflects Guyana’s ambition to position itself as a globally recognized hub for high-quality gold products and jewelry manufacturing. “This initiative is about creating value within Guyana, expanding opportunities for our people, supporting local craftsmanship, and building an internationally respected Guyanese gold identity.”
Natural Resources Minister, Vickram Bharrat, said the launch signaled the beginning of a new chapter for the country’s gold industry, noting that “Eldorado Reimagined is the result of a deliberate national vision to move Guyana beyond extraction and into value creation.
“This brand represents quality, authenticity, and national pride. It is about reshaping the narrative of Guyanese gold and ensuring that more of the value generated from our natural resources remains within our country.
“This medallion is not simply a collectible. It is a symbol of Guyana’s progress and advancements in the sector. The fact that the gold was mined and refined in Guyana means the product was designed there. For the first time, a commemorative medallion was minted in Guyana using Guyanese gold, making this an extraordinary achievement for our country,” he added.
The commemorative medallion, struck in one troy ounce of .999 fine gold, was produced as a limited-edition piece to commemorate Guyana’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Each medallion bears an individual serial number and reflects the craftsmanship capabilities emerging within the local sector.
