UK Royal Mint designs the “Lakshmi’’ Bar.
- ByManjeet Singh | September 29, 2021
Royal Mint designer Emma Noble designed the “Lakshmi” bar, a 20 gram gold bar with intricately engraved images of the Hindu Goddess of Wealth, after working closely with the Shree Swaminarayan Temple in Cardiff on the design.
The Royal Mint describes the 1,080 pound bar as a reflection of its commitment to diversity and inclusion and the celebration of diverse cultures across the country.
“With gold being a traditional and auspicious gift during the Diwali festival, we wanted to develop a product that incorporates both beauty and tradition, but with a modern twist,” said Andrew Dickey, Divisional Director for Precious Metals at the Royal Mint.He says, “The bar is a shining example of this and we were delighted to work with Nilesh Kabaria of the Shree Swaminarayan Temple in Cardiff to ensure that we represent the Hindu Goddess of Wealth accurately and appropriately.’’
It follows the success of the Royal Mint’s gold bars in henna-inspired packaging launched last year, which proved incredibly popular in the lead up to Diwali. The Om symbol can be found on the gift packaging of the gold bar purchased through the official Royal Mint website.
“It’s wonderful to see an international brand such as the Royal Mint taking such a considered and active approach to celebrate the Hindu culture within their product range,” said Nilesh Kabaria. He also said, “I love the intricate detail that Emma has been able to include on such a small surface, and on my recent visit to see the bar being struck, I was amazed to see the final version with every detail in perfect harmony.’’
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