The Raris Debit Card from the Royal Mint is Made from 18-Karat Gold
Laura McQuarrie — October 14, 2019 — Art & Design
Raris is the name of a new debit card from the UK's Royal Mint that's crafted from 18-karat gold. The luxurious card is being called the "the world’s first hallmarked precious metals payment card" and comes with no spending limit. The Raris card was launched with Mastercard and Accomplish Financial and specifically appeals to those who want to experience a Raris account, those who prize luxury items and those who want to make large purchases with ease.
For a price of over $20,000, the card can be purchased and will be personalized with the Raris account holder's name and signature, which will appear directly on the surface of the ultra-premium gold card, along with a payment chip.
For a price of over $20,000, the card can be purchased and will be personalized with the Raris account holder's name and signature, which will appear directly on the surface of the ultra-premium gold card, along with a payment chip.
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