Religious 24K Gold Foil Gifting Card featuring Lord Venkateswara, Goddess Lakshmi, and Goddess Padmavathi
Gold Foil Card / Religious Medal · Yellow Gold (High purity tone for spiritual significance)
Purity: 24K Fine Gold Foil (99.9% purity coating); typically consists of a micro-thin layer of gold vacuum-deposited or pressed onto a polymer/plastic substrate.
Type
Gold Foil Card / Religious Medal
Purity
24K Fine Gold Foil (99.9% purity coating); typically consists of a micro-thin layer of gold vacuum-deposited or pressed onto a polymer/plastic substrate.
Gold Type
Yellow Gold (High purity tone for spiritual significance)
Weight
Extremely light (0.01g to 0.1g of actual gold content). The total card weight is light, similar to a business card.
Description
A vibrant and auspicious religious gold foil card depicting the deities of Tirumala. The central figure is Goddess Lakshmi on a lotus, flanked by Lord Venkateswara and Goddess Padmavathi. It features intricate embossing and a distinctive geometric border. These cards are highly popular in South Asian culture for gifting during festivals like Diwali or Akshaya Tritiya, intended to bring prosperity and protection to the owner.
Key Features
Features the Tirupati Balaji (Venkateswara) iconography, Namam symbol (Vaishnavite forehead mark), Shanka (Conch), and Chakra (Discus) at the top.
Color & Finish
Vivid deep yellow with a satin-matte background and high-polish embossed figures. Features colorful enamel-like printing overlays for deity details.
Hallmarks & Stamps
Usually marked on the reverse side (not visible) with '24K Gold' or '999 Gold Foil'. No visible assay marks on the front.
Dimensions Estimate
Standard credit card or ID card size (approx. 85mm x 55mm).
Gemstones & Inlays
No gemstones. Embellished with multi-color surface printing (red, green, and pink) to highlight jewelry and lotuses on the deities.
Clasp & Closure
None; designed as a standalone card for wallets, frames, or altars.
Chain & Links
N/A; flat rectangular profile with a Greek-key decorative border.
Craftsmanship Details
Precision-stamped polymer core with high-pressure gold foil application. Visual details are sharp and machine-perfect, indicating modern industrial manufacturing.
Authentication Indicators
Color uniformity and high-detail embossing. Note: This is gold foil over plastic, not a solid gold bar. The '24K' refers to the thin layer of plating/foil only.
Origin & Maker
Likely manufactured in India (due to South Indian iconography of Lord Venkateswara) or China/Hong Kong for the global Hindu market.
Era & Period
Contemporary (2010s-present) mass-produced spiritual memorabilia.
Age Estimate
Modern production, likely 0-10 years old.
Cultural Significance
Represents 'Dhan' (wealth). In Hindu culture, gold is considered the purest of metals and a symbol of the Goddess Lakshmi herself. Carrying such a card in a wallet is believed to attract financial luck.
Condition Notes
Excellent/Mint. No visible creases or peeling of the foil. Surface appears flat and reflective.
Value Estimate
Primarily decorative/sentimental value. Resale value is low ($5 - $25) as the total gold recovery (melt value) is negligible—often less than $1.
Care & Maintenance
Avoid bending or creasing, as the foil may delaminate. Keep away from direct heat and sharp objects that could scratch the thin gold layer. Clean with a very soft, dry microfiber cloth only.
Similar Items
Solid gold 1g minted bars, gold-plated brass coins, or laser-etched gold-colored plastic cards which contain no actual gold.
Interesting Facts
The vacuum deposition process used for these cards allows for mere micrometers of gold to cover a wide surface area, making the luxury of 24K gold affordable for masses.