World’s Biggest Gold Coin, a Maple Leaf, Auctioned

The world’s largest gold coin, a Maple Leaf, sold for 3.27 million euros ($4.02 million) at the Dorotheum auction house in Vienna.

Gold dealer Oro Direct Sale S.L.U. said it bought the coin, which has a face value of C$1 million ($960,000), to exhibit to clients. The coin, made of pure gold, weighs 100 kilograms (3,215 ounces) and is 53 centimeters (21 inches) in diameter, according to the Dorotheum’s website. The coin is worth 3.23 million euros …

Full Article: World’s Biggest Gold Coin Auctioned for $4.02 Million – Bloomberg Businessweek

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 World’s Biggest Gold Coin, a Maple Leaf, Auctioned

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