Lakshmi 5g Gold Bullion Minted Bar

Description

The Lakshmi 5g gold bar is a collectible from the Royal Mint in honour of Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of prosperity and good fortune. Here are the details:

Specifications

Material: 99.99% pure gold (24 carat).

Weight: 5 grams (approximately 0.16075 troy ounces).

Purity: Struck to 999.9 pure gold standard.

Finish: Gold and silver standard with polished design.

Dimensions: Exact dimensions are not specified, but the 5g bar usually measures approximately 23 x 13 x 1.2 mm.

Design

Obverse: An elegant image of the goddess Lakshmi, designed in conjunction with Nilesh Kabaria of the Swaminarayan Temple in Cardiff. She is pouring coins into a bowl, flanked by elephants holding lotus flowers, symbolising wealth and purity.

Reverse: Displays the Royal Mint’s shield, along with weight (5g), purity (999.9) and a unique serial number, often accompanied by a lotus flower.

Background

Issuance: Launched as part of the Royal Mint’s Diwali collection, the Lakshmi theme debuted in 2021 and expanded to include 5g weights.

Significance: Celebrates the Hindu festival of lights (Diwali) and marks the first time a Hindu deity has appeared on a Royal Mint bullion product. The design captures the essence of the culture and makes for a meaningful gift symbolizing good luck and prosperity.

Packaging: Comes in tamper-proof, henna-patterned packaging, enhancing its gift appeal, and comes with a red inspection card to guarantee weight and purity.

Value and availability

Price: Reflecting the gold market (approximately £120-130 for 5g gold as of 7:42pm CEST on 30 June 2025), plus a themed design and limited edition premium, the price is likely to be between £150-200.