Posts tagged 'The History of Gold'

The Golden Buddha: The World's Largest Gold Statue

February 9, 2012

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The History of Gold

Where do you think the world's largest gold statue is located?

Gold is Valuable in Medicine, Too

February 6, 2012

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Gold The History of Gold

Gold has been revered by past cultures as an element that came directly from the gods.

Mansa Musa and his empire of gold

January 27, 2012

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Gold The History of Gold

Many ancient empires are known for their love of gold, but the Mali Empire in Africa may be one of the most interesting.

Top 5 Interesting Facts About Gold

January 9, 2012

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Gold The History of Gold

Whether you are a gold market investor, a gold coin collector or a gold jewelry enthusiast, you may think you know everything there is to know about the precious metal.

The end of the gold standard

October 27, 2011

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Gold The History of Gold

From about 1880 to 1913, most countries adhered to gold as the standard backing currency.

El Dorado: Hopeless myth or hidden wonder?

October 19, 2011

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Folklore surrounding a certain gilded city still draws hopeful adventurers to present-day Colombia.

Why was gold so important as a currency?

October 21, 2010

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Gold The History of Gold

Gold has a long and important history as a currency - a medium of exchange, lubricating the wheels of commerce. Why is that, though?

India: The World's Most Important Gold Market?

October 21, 2010

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The History of Gold

There's a country that has an enormous impact on the price of gold market globally, and therefore, on the U.S. market. What country do you think it is?