Is this even safe?

Originally Posted by Pyro

As Lenguamor pointed out gold in its pure form is non toxic. Considering the high melting point (1064 degrees C) and boling point (2856 degrees C) of gold I would guess that practically all gold will be left in the ash!

In other wrods, not dangerous only stupid!

It wouldn't even burn. It would just give your cigar a horrible tasting tunnel as the flame works its way toward your mouth as it tries to find a way out.