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Switzerland mints world's smallest gold coin

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BERLIN (AP) — Switzerland has minted a gold coin so small you'd need to look very closely to see Albert Einstein sticking out his tongue at you.

State-owned Swissmint said Thursday that the 2.96-millimeter (0.12-inches) gold coin is the smallest in the world.

It weighs 0.063 grams (1/500th of an ounce) and has a nominal value of 1/4 Swiss francs ($0.26).

Swissmint said the limited-edition coin will be sold with a special magnifying glass so owners can see the famous physicist on its face.