# Diamind-Bearing Coins The Taj Mahal Gold Coin Boasts 68 Hand-Set Cartier Diamonds By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-11-15 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taj-mahal-gold-coin References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/franklin-mint-mints-taj-mahal-in-gold-and-diamonds-for-the-coin-collectors/) & [online.wsj](http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704393604575614642826210272.html) Coin collectors around the globe, feast your eyes upon the Holy Grail of coins -- the Taj Mahal Gold Coin. Designed by the Franklin Mint, this lavish gold piece is not only made from two pounds of solid gold and boasting the one of the seven wonders of the world, but it also features 68 hand-set [Cartier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartier-cheich) diamonds. With a price tag of $3,299 and housed within a [custom leather Goyard trunk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldhued-luggage), the Taj Mahal Gold Coin is the ultimate gift for the avid [coin collector](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/50th-anniversary-coin). There are only 1,000 coins available for sale. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Coin Collecting:** There is a market for luxury coin collections that can be designed with high-end features such as gold plating and diamonds. - **Custom Collectibles:** Creating customized collectibles can be a profitable business, using high-quality materials and unique designs - **Unique Investment Opportunities:** Coins that feature precious metals and stones can provide investors with a unique and valuable investment opportunity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Precious Metals and Stones:** The precious metals and stones industry can explore new innovations in product design, such as integrating diamonds and other gemstones into coins. - **Collectibles:** Creating high-end collectibles, like custom coins, can be an opportunity for the collectibles industry to tap into a new market. - **Wealth Management:** Wealth management professionals can offer unique investment opportunities for clients, such as investing in rare coins and other unique collectibles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fragrance-Inspired Collectible Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/44pound-gold-coin.md) - [Vintage Gold Coins Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-us-gold-coins.md) - [Wizard-Inspired Coin Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-royal-mint.md) - [Exclusive Wizard-Themed Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wizardthemed-coin-collection.md) - [Collectible Anniversary Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-90th.md) - [Eroded Coin Studded Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eroded-coin.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Bejeweled Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/billionaire-card.md) - [Commemorative Coin Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commemorative-coin-release.md) - [Crowned Monarchy Minted Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-charles-iii.md)