Chocolate, crisps... and a wafer of gold

VENDING machines that dispense gold in the same way they do chocolate and crisps will soon be operational at Dublin Airport.

To capitalise on the increased interest in buying gold as an investment, a German company launched the vending machine – Gold to Go at Frankfurt Airport yesterday.

Users can get a 1g wafer of gold for around €35 or a 10g bar for around €287. The products come in presentation packs with a certificate of authenticity.