A golden view

The Royal Bank Plaza skyscraper in Toronto, Canada is distinguished by its glass windows tinted with 2,500 oz (71,000 g) of gold. At the time of the building’s construction in the late 1970s, each of those panes was valued at just CA$70. The precious metal’s steep gain in value since then has significantly increased the property’s value overall.

Discover the story of the Royal Bank Plaza.