Guinness World Records were proud to touch down in Dubai, UAE to measure an attempt to manufacture
e the world's largest coin-like medallion. The item in question was made by Damas LLC, Dubai, one of the Middle East’s leading jewellery retailers, for the 10th anniversary of the Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Awards for Medical Sciences and was presented to H.H. Sheikh Hamdan himself in the grand ceremony which was attended by top scientists and doctors from over the world.
Guinness World Records is delighted to confirm that the attempt was successful
and the coin measured 1.00 m (3 ft 2 in) across and weighed in at a hefty 185.88 kg (409.8 lb). It was made of solid silver and then plated in gold. It took a team of 85 dedicated staff to complete the unique masterpiece within just 30 days.
This was the latest in a long list of new records achieved in Dubai and Guinness World Records is hoping there are many more to come.”
Guinness World Records were proud to touch down in Dubai, UAE to measure an attempt to manufacture