Still Waters Posted April 29, 2021 #1 Share Posted April 29, 2021 The Royal Mint has produced a 10kg (22lb) gold coin, the biggest in its 1,100-year history. It took 400 hours to produce the coin – described by the Mint as a “masterwork” – including four days of polishing. The coin has already been sold. The Mint did not give details about the sale or buyer, but said a coin of this calibre and craftsmanship would be priced in the region of six figures. The 20cm-wide coin was created by a team of master craftspeople at the Mint, combining traditional skills with innovative technology. Modern techniques were used at the start of the process, with engraving machines used to carefully cut the design on to the coin, which has a denomination of £10,000. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/apr/29/10kg-gold-coin-is-royal-mints-biggest-ever 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsnotoutthere Posted April 29, 2021 #2 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Christ....imagine ordering a pint and handing that over the bar. Have to wait a while for the change. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHaYap Posted April 29, 2021 #3 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Wrap a chain around it and wear it on the neck... ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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