Gold Vending Machine Debuts in Abu Dhabi

How rich: A vending machine that dispenses blocks of gold made its debut Wednesday at the Emirates Palace hotel in Abu Dhabi. "Gold to Go" carries special one-ounce bars (current cost: about $1,264) alongside one, five, and 10-gram options. The machine, itself encased in 24-karat gold, is meant to cater to both investors and tourists, reports the National. But don't even think about trying to grab a freebie. “The machine guards itself," a rep says. "You need to have military explosives to blow it up.” (More gold stories.)