McDonald’s Golden Shamrock Shake is the ultimate Shamrock Shake

To mark its 50th anniversary, the McDonald’s Golden Shamrock Shake is the ultimate gift of gold. Could this special cup be your pot of gold?

Did you know that the traditional 50th anniversary gift is gold? The McDonald’s Golden Shamrock Shake is McDonald’s way to mark the special occasion is the biggest way. While this special golden cup is the ultimate in luxury, it will provide a bigger gift to the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC).

One of the interesting facts about the McDonald’s Shamrock Shake is that it helped raise money for a Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House. To celebrate the 50th anniversary, that charitable connection is coming back in a big way.

The Golden Shamrock Shake is the ultimate, luxurious way to sip and savor the seasonal Shamrock Shake. The hand-crafted, high-polish 18K gold cup is studded with precious stones. The golden cup includes “50 green emeralds and white diamonds,” which represent that Shamrock flavor and the whipped topping, and 50 yellow diamonds, which represent “each of the Golden Arches for 50 years of being a fan fave at McDonald’s.” This special Golden Shamrock Shake is values at 100,000.

Since this special golden cup is a momentous event, McDonald’s using the anniversary as a charitable auction. Staring on February 25 through March 6, 2020 at 5 a.m. ET, people can big on the item at Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) eBay for Charity page. Although the starting bid is just $1, it won’t stay at the bargain price for long.

RMHC, Kelly Dolan. Chief Marketing and Development Officer, said “The Golden Shamrock Shake auction is an exciting way to support our mission and help keep even more families together and near the medical care their child needs, when they need it most. We’re grateful for the generous bidders who participate.”

While many people would love to support the charity, their pockets might not be too deep. Since McDonald’s wants this 50th anniversary celebration to be huge, one lucky customer will win the Golden Shamrock Shake, too.

Anyone who purchases a “Shamrock Shake or an OREO Shamrock McFlurry through Mobile Order & Pay between 12:00 a.m. local time on Feb. 25, 2020, through 11:59 p.m. local time on March 6, 2020 to automatically be entered for the chance to win.” If there wasn’t a great reason to enjoy another Shamrock Shake before they disappear over the rainbow, the chance to win this golden cup is definitely one.

Although many people will be talking about this special golden promotion, it could inspire others during this Shamrock Shake season. With the connection to RMHC, why not round up that next McDonald’s bill and donate the change to charity. Even that little amount can spread a little positivity.

Have you had a Shamrock Shake yet? What would you do with the Golden Shamrock Shake if you had one?