Britain’s oldest company and official maker of coins, The Royal Mint, has released a gold bar for the country’s Muslim community that depicts the Kaaba — the holiest site in Islam — ahead of Ramadan.
The 20-gram bar was created in consultation with the Muslim Council of Wales.
According to Zawya, the price of the Kaaba 20g gold bar (999.9 Fine Gold) starts at £1,112.58.
According to Andrew Dickey, director of precious metals at the Royal Mint, “We have utilized our excellent workmanship to produce an outstanding portrayal of the Kaaba, the holiest location on earth for many Muslims, drawing on more than 1,100 years of minting expertise.”
“With its 999.9g of fine gold content and lovely Islamic-themed protective packaging, this Kaaba gold bar provides a special gift that enables our customers to give the priceless gift of gold during Eid Al Fitr or to use it as a safe investment.”
The Royal Mint donated three of the bars to be auctioned off as part of the launch, according to The National, to help raise money for the victims of the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria last month. More than 50,000 people died as a result of the natural disaster.
“Ramadan is a time of giving, so we’re proud to have supported Islamic Relief, a leading Muslim charity, through the donation of Kaaba gold bars at three UK events, raising upwards of £9,000,” Mr Dickey said.
