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Vicky Shaw, PA Personal Finance Correspondent & David Flett

Royal Mint produces 8kg gold coin to celebrate Year of the Tiger

A gigantic gold coin celebrating the Year of the Tiger has been unveiled by the Royal Mint.

The 185mm (7.3in) coin, featuring a design to celebrate Chinese New Year, is the largest ever produced as part of the Shengxiao Collection.

The Mint said the coin which weighs 8kg (17.6lb), blends elements of traditional British design and craftsmanship with ancient Chinese culture.

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