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World’s first gold vending machine

By Paul Johnson on May 19, 2010 in Middle East, Regions, United Arab Emirates

The world’s first gold vending machine is now enticing tourists in Abu Dhabi where the Gold to go has found a home in the uber-luxurious setting of Emirates Palace – one of the world’s most opulent hotels.

Gold to go dispenses ten specially-designed 24 carat gold bars in various designs, such as the Kangaroo, Maple Leaf and Krugerrand in denominations of one, five and ten grams, as well as one tenth, a quarter and one ounce of gold. The machine offers real time prices, eliminating the risks associated with precious metal trading.

Plans to increase the number of gold bar vending machines to include airport terminals, shopping centres and hotels, are underway.

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irene says:

January 24, 2011 at 10:08 am

wow how the other half live i don’t think i will ever have a use for a gold vending machine but one can dream!

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Emily M says:

January 24, 2011 at 3:24 pm

How much change would you have to put in that?!!

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