A pyramid-shaped gold coin containing sand from the tomb of Tutankhamun has gone on sale, it has been announced.

The item, which has been released by Pobjoy Mint on behalf of the Isle of Man Treasury, features a design inspired by decorations found inside the tomb of the pharaoh, Numismaster.com reports.

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A sun disk at the top of the triangular design contains the sand, which is visible due to the inclusion of a small sheet of glass.

Tutankhamun is depicted as being welcomed by the ancient gods Anubis and Hathor on one side of the coin, while the other features an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.

Weighing over 31g, the item is limited to 250 pieces and measures 45 mm by 32.1 mm.

In related news, it was recently announced that over 60,000 Ultra High Relief Saint-Gaudens gold coins have been purchased in the US since the start of 2009.

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