TOKYOSeptember 17 (News On Japan) – Gold is gaining attention as a stable asset. Among the most eye-catching items at a gold exhibition at a Sapporo department store are statues of genius surgeon Black Jack and his assistant Pinoko, both made of gold.
Among the impressive gold statues are other notable items such as a Shinkansen model priced at 528 yen and a sports car model with a staggering price tag of 39.05 million yen. As for the cute gold Pinoko statue, its price is set at 5.5 million yen. But the star of the show is the 175cm tall gold Black Jack statue, which costs a whopping 22 million yen.
For collectors looking for even more luxurious items, the most expensive piece in the exhibition is a glittering sword, with a price tag of 75.68 million yen.
The gold price has almost doubled in the past five years. It is becoming increasingly popular as a stable investment. Last year, the price of gold was about 10,000 yen per gram; now the price is hovering around 13,000 yen, which represents an increase of about 3,000 yen compared to the same time last year.
Source: ANN