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Platinum Jubilee: Largest gold coin made by Royal Mint

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This huge gold coin is the largest ever made by the Royal Mint! It has a diameter of 220mm (8.6in). That's about the size of a standard Frisbee.

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The coin has been carefully engraved on both sides. It has been made for an anonymous private collector. The design of the coin has been approved by the Queen herself.

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It has been handcrafted and weighs a whopping 15kg!

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The coin is worth 拢15,000, and it took nearly 400 hours to make.