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Royal Canadian Mint Gold Coin Sets Guinness World Record

The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and Minister responsible for the Royal Canadian Mint (left) and Ian E. Bennett, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint unveil the world's first 100-kg, 99999 pure gold bullion coin with a $1 million face value. (CNW Group/Royal Canadian Mint)Once again standing out from the crowd, is the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM).

Noted for their innovative and non conservative approach in creating coinage products, the RCM busted a Guinness World Record.

And, in no small fashion. The Royal Canadian Mint’s 100-kg (220lb), 99.999% pure gold bullion coin has a $1 million face value. Pricey and Heavy? Yes. But also huge.

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