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Last updated: 13 may, 2010 - 12:49 GMT

'Gold to Go': the ATM that dispenses gold bars

Thomas Geissler, the CEO of Oriente Lux (left), and an Emirati official unveil a new ATM which dispenses gold

Small bars and coins with customised designs are offered by the machine, which also monitors the daily gold price

A vending machine in Abu Dhabi has begun dispensing small gold bars and coins in exchange for cash.

Thomas Geissler, a German entrepreneur, came up with the idea which is branded "Gold to Go''.

He speaks to Roger Hearing from the World Today.

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First broadcast 13 May 2010

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