McDonald’s Auctioning $90K Golden Shamrock Shake For Charity

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Saint Patrick's Day has come a little early at McDonald's!

McDonald's iconic Shamrock Shake is turning 50 this year and in celebration of its golden anniversary, the fast-food chain is auctioning off a glitzy collectible cup for a good cause.

The golden cup hit the auction block on eBay Tuesday, allowing super-fans to try their luck at winning Golden Shamrock Shake cup, which is appraised at $90,000!

It's made of 18K gold and adorned with 50 green emeralds and white diamonds to honor 50 years of the Shamrock Shake; The sparkling cup also features 50 yellow diamonds in a Golden Arches logo, to represent its years of success at McDonald’s.

100% of sales will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities, which helps support families with ill or injured children during difficult times.

Though the opening bid for the Golden Shamrock Shake began at $1, bids had rocketed to over $30,000 as of Wednesday morning.

The auction will end on March 6 at 5 am, but that’s not the only way to win! 

Customers can also try their luck at winning a Golden Shamrock Shake by purchasing the drink or an Oreo Shamrock McFlurry through McDonald’s mobile and be automatically entered to win.