The Royal Mint of the United Kingdom, which makes the country's circulating coinage, is also very active in the bullion coinage space and issues many bullion coins which are legal tender.
Additionally, it also makes bullion which is not legal tender and is targeted at investors and not at coin collectors - such as this one.
The Royal Mint says about this product: "Om is a sacred symbol and sound, known as the vibration of the universe, that has been used for centuries in Hindu prayers and ceremonies. Drawing on more than 1,100 years of minting expertise, we have applied our craft to ensure we faithfully represent Om, the sacred symbol and sound of the universe. This Om five gramme gold minted bullion bar has been tested and authenticated through an independent quality assurance process and can serve as a precious gift or secure investment."
The bar is "minted" (struck using minting techniques similar to a coin, and not cast in the way that larger investment products are). |