One of the world's most famous museums now has a solid gold toilet to go with its 18-karat reputation.

Visitors to the Guggenheim museum in New York City can now relieve themselves on a solid gold toilet created by Italian artist and sculptor Maurizio Cattelan.

The 18-karat throne is part of a new museum exhibition called 'America', and its creator has joked that it represent "1 per cent art for the 99 per cent." 

Cattelan says he hopes the fourth-floor toilet will be used by visitors just like they would any other, but given that the toilet costs an estimated $2 million and has its own designated security guard, it is safe to assume it will stand out. 

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