Auric Goldfinger listed as 10th richest fictional character of all time

Forbes, a financial magazine, have created a top 15 list of the world`s richest fictional characters of all time.

Auric Goldfinger makes an appearence at number 10 with an estimated fund of $1.2 billion, between J.R. Ewing and C. Montgomery Burns in 9th and 11th places respectively.

The humourous piece lists his business accumen: Recently expanded into low-tech U.S. investments, buying and renovating Kentucky Fried Chicken franchises and aging Miami Beach hotels. Secretive and rarely seen, rumored to spend much time in native Planitz, Germany, closely guarded by manservant Oddjob. Passion for gambling in all forms, from gin rummy to golf to horse racing. Hates to lose; rarely does. Member since 1964.

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Thanks to `Rumpole` for the alert.

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