It has unveiled the world's most expensive piggy bank - an 18-carat gold design costing £100,000
The Royal Mint is known for making gold and silver coins but now it has turned its hand to creating something to keep that money safe.Image:Bristol-based silversmiths Phillip Kydd and his son James have created the model, which is part of a range of piggy banks called Minty.
A sterling silver edition, retailing at £6,000, will also be available, as well as ceramic designs from £85. It is the first piggy bank in the Royal Mint's 1,100-year history and is part of the company's new range of gifts and jewellery.Mr Kydd has been a silversmith for almost 40 years. His son James started an apprenticeship under the Goldsmiths Company Apprenticeship Scheme with his father more than five years ago.
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