A few days before the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, the British Royal Mint released a gold bar with the image of the Holy Kaaba that can be acquired or presented as a gift on various occasions.
Designed by Emma Noble and created in consultation with @MuslimWales, we are delighted to share a #gold minted #bullion bar depicting the Kaaba, considered by Muslims to be the most sacred site on Earth: https://t.co/rBRHyjO5zg pic.twitter.com/qRXulX20pg
— The Royal Mint (@RoyalMintUK) March 14, 2023
The house said in a statement that the alloy was designed in collaboration with the Islamic Council of Wales and was supervised by British design expert Emma Noble.
The image of the Kaaba is shown in a distinctive design on the back of the 20-gram alloy, placed in an Islamic-themed casing, and now sells for around £1155,1400 (about $<>,<>).
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"With 110 years of experience in minting, we have crafted a beautiful representation of the Kaaba, the holiest site for millions of Muslims, and it is a wonderful gift for a festival, wedding or any other occasion," the Mint statement said.
The house also confirmed that it had donated 3 ingots to a charitable organization in Britain to direct them to the account of those affected by earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
Tweeters expressed their admiration for the alloy and its shape, and considered its release at this time a distinctive gesture, and some confirmed that he would be keen to buy it.
This is BEAUTIFUL! I’d buy one 😍♥️
Thank you @RoyalMintUK @MuslimWales @RoyalFamily for this stunning Ramadan release 🫶🏼 https://t.co/VKYBon7QX6
— 🏴☠️ Ms. Willy Wonka 🐈⬛ (@wonkamatters) March 15, 2023
The Royal Mint has created a gold bar ahead of #Ramadan. A precious gift of gold for #Eid al-Fitr. 🕋🎁 https://t.co/y1rCqeViXm
— Tami ✿◕‿◕✿ (@Tami_Mix) March 15, 2023
This looks fantastic!
Da iawn @MuslimWales for your involvement! https://t.co/Szhac1APuZ
— Shahinoor Alom (@ShahinoorAl) March 14, 2023
Mearns Kovac tweeted: "The Royal Mint is one of Britain's oldest institutions and these historic gold bars depicting the Kaaba represent a recognition and celebration of Britain's growing Muslim community.
Beautiful gesture!
The Royal Mint is one of Britain's oldest institutions, and this historic gold bullion depicting the Kaaba is an acknowledgement and celebration of Britain's growing and long-standing Muslim community. #ramadan2023 https://t.co/7w1696rBhO
— Mirnes Kovac (@MirnesKovac) March 15, 2023
British Royal Mint
In 1279, Britain's many mints were unified under a single system under which the center of the mint was controlled, to be the body allowed to manufacture or mint coins in the United Kingdom.
In addition to minting coins for the United Kingdom, it also mints coins for many other countries and produces military and commemorative medals, so it is one of the most prominent mints around the world.
The Maison began moving part of its operations from Tower Hill near the Tower of London to Llantrisant South Wales in 1968, until it moved completely in 1980.
The current Maison has a collection of coins dating from the 16th century to the present, kept in 8 cabinets ordered by the late Queen Elizabeth II, and employs 765 employees.
Since 2010, it has been a limited company contracted by the Royal Treasury to supply all UK coins.