Tang Prize Newsletter

Tang Prize Laureates have recently garnered prestigious recognition from the United States government. Jane Goodall, recipient of the 2020 Tang Prize in Sustainable Development, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Biden on January 4th. This medal, the highest civilian honor in the U.S., recognizes Dr. Goodall's extraordinary contributions as a world-renowned conservationist, ethologist, and advocate for the protection of chimpanzees and their habitats. ....

With recent gold prices hitting new highs, the value of the Tang Prize medal—crafted from 214 grams of 99.99% pure gold—has also increased significantly. Last week, when spot gold prices reached US$3,038 per ounce, the material value alone of each Tang Prize medal was worth NT$758,000. Beyond its material worth, the medal's value is enhanced by its status as a world-class award bearing the laureate's name, while its unparalleled design, creativity, and craftsmanship cement the Tang Prize medal's legacy as a timeless treasure. ....