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A Few Facts About Gold And Gold Bullion Coins
Whether you’re an adult or a child, chances are you are fascinated by gold and gold bullion coins. We are held in awe of gold and gold bullion coins, especially when we are in its presence.
Perhaps this is why it is so valuable. Gold and gold bullion has, after all, just reached a record high in terms of value. It is an economic safe haven for those looking to protect their wealth and diversify their portfolio of assets.
Those looking for interesting facts about gold bullion coins should look no further. You may be reading these facts for personal enjoyment, or to impress your grandchildren.
1. The symbol from chemistry for gold is Au. It means ‘shining down’, from the Latin word aurum. Aurora was the Roman goddess of dawn. Often, you will see images of this goddess and the predominant colour is gold.
2. Another interesting fact about gold is that it was one of the first metals to be discovered by man. This happened around 5000 BC, where it was found in its metallic state in the Earth’s crust.
3. Carats is the measurement we use to describe gold’s purity. The purest gold is 24 carat. More often than not, gold is about 14 carat.
4. It is usually a legal requirement that the gold is stamped with its caratage. This helps with its resale.
5. The melting point of gold is a whopping 1,064 degrees Celsius!
These then, are five interesting facts about gold. It has to be the most interesting element on the Periodic Table. This is only the beginning of your gold adventure.
Johnossi – 18 Carat Gold
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11 CARAT WOMENS DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT WEDDING RING BRILLIANT ROUND CUT WHITE GOLD $1,500,000.00 |
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Diamond Engagement Ring 1.90 carat Cushion in 18K White Gold F-G/SI1 Ornate $447,354.15 |
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██$2 MILLION, 19.52 CARAT, NO HEAT BURMMA RUBY DIAMOND ROYAL PRINCESS $335,000.00 |
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12 Carat Fancy Dark Yellow Engagement Diamond Ring Set Micro Pave Platinum 950 $299,999.00 |
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18.03 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut White Gold Certified Diamond Bridal Set $275,000.00 |
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25.66 Carat Pear Fine Necklace Signature Collection Diamond Set 18k White Gold $210,000.00 |
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Genuine Natural Diamond Solitaire 5.25 Carat on White Gold Ring $199,999.00 |
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5.00 Carat Center GIA F-VS2 Three Stone Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 22k $155,000.00 |
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REPOSSI 18K White Gold Diamond & Natural 26.47 Carat NATURAL Blue Sapphire Ring $154,775.00 |
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12.00 Carat Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band Engagement 18k Ring Center is 11 Ct $153,000.00 |
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6.01 Carat Natural Red Heated Ruby & Diamond Set in 22k and Platinum GRS Report $150,000.00 |
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39.24 Carat Natural Star Sapphire Diamond AGTA No Indication of Heating 18K Gold $150,000.00 |
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10.17 Carat Natural Alexandrite Ceylon Shiny & Trillion Diamond Cushion Cut 18k $150,000.00 |
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Big diamonds 26.1 carat tennis bracelet gold white new $145,000.00 |
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Diamond Engagement Ring 6.74 carat G-Round Shape 18K $140,499.00 |
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Brand New 1.92 Carat PINK DIAMOND, White Diamond, Platinum and Rose Gold Ring $138,000.00 |
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3.37 CARAT GIA CERTIFIED ROUND BRILLIANT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING F VS1 14K GOLD $136,494.75 |
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Extraordinary pave diamond cuff bangle in 18k white gold. App 47.47 carats in di $119,600.00 |
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Three Stone 11Carat Total Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Ring 3-Stone 18K Solid GOLD $120,000.00 |
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Exquisite 10Carat Total Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Ring 3-Stone 18K GOLD $110,000.00 |
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12.56 Ct Fancy Yellow GIA Diamond Engagement Anniversary 18k Center 10.06 Carat $109,399.00 |
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7.28ct ROUND G SI1 Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 14K Gold Carat $104,132.50 |
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10.81 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Certified Diamond Matching Bridal Set GIA $101,000.00 |
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6.19ct ROUND F SI1 Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 14K Gold Carat $100,225.00 |
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Round Cut Natural Diamond Ring – 1/4 Carat – G Color – SI Clarity – 14k Gold $100,000.00 |
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█ 21.50 CARAT BURMMA NO HEAT LARGEST”RUBY GEM 18KT PEAR DIAMOND RING! $99,000.00 |
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5.01 CARAT GIA CERTIFIED CUSHION CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING I VS1 14K GOLD $97,644.75 |
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3.43 carat G-VVS1 Round Cut Diamond Bridal Ring 18K $95,114.15 |
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3.05 Carat Pear Shape D-VS1 GIA Diamond Engagement 18kWhite Gold Ring Total 4.05 $93,000.00 |
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4.07 carat Round Cut Diamond Set Ring 14K White Gold $92,054.15 |
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5.03ct ROUND G VS2 Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 14K Gold Carat $90,970.00 |
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8.00Carat Cushion Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Anniversary Ring GRA Solid 18k Gold $89,000.00 |
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7.00ct ROUND H SI1 Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 14K Gold Carat $86,998.75 |
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GIA certified diamond ring 2.66 carats, F color, IF clarity. 18k white gold sett $85,970.00 |
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5.25ct CUSHION F VS2 Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 14K Gold Carat $80,892.38 |
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3.01 Carat Center D-VS1 GIA Diamond Engagement 18k White Gold Ring Total 4.81 Ct $73,000.00 |
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4.08ct ROUND H VS1 Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 14K Gold Carat $72,336.25 |
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9.61 CARAT EXCELLENT F-SI1 ROUND DIAMOND 18K WHITE GOLD ENGAGEMENT RING 7.54gm $72,306.00 |
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9.23 Carat Cushion Fancy Light Yellow GIA Diamond Engagement 18k White Gold Ring $70,000.00 |
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9.23 Carat Cushion Fancy Light Yellow GIA Diamond Engagement 18k White Gold Ring $70,000.00 |
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12.71 CARAT H-SI1 CERTIFIED NATURAL DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING 18K GOLD – ER-600 $69,999.00 |
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13.18 Carat GIA Fancy Dark Yellowish Brown Diamond 18k Center Stone is 10.18 Ct $69,999.00 |
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12.71 CARAT H-SI1 CERTIFIED DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING 18K $69,999.00 |
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4.09ct ROUND E VS2 Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 14K Gold Carat $69,309.38 |
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Split Shank Cushion Cut 7.00 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring GRA 18k $65,000.00 |
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10.05ct ROUND H I1 Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 14K Gold Carat $63,125.00 |
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6.00Ct Center Fancy Yellow Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 18k Gold $62,999.00 |
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12.04ct CUSHION L SI1 Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 14K Gold Carat $60,500.00 |
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8.87 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut GIA Diamond Three 3 Stone & Trillion 18k $60,000.00 |
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Rare 3 Carat GIA Certified Fancy Yellow VS1 Natural Diamond Ring 18K Gold $60,000.00 |
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9.59 Carat Ideal Cut G-VS1 Round Diamond 18k White Gold Engagement Ring 7.54gm $59,652.45 |
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Princess And Round Diamond Cut Bracelet In 18k White Gold With Over 26.2 Carats $57,650.00 |
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4.02ct ROUND G VS2 Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 14K Gold Carat $57,677.50 |
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IMPORTANT BULGARI Estate 15 Carat Diamond 18K Gold Hoop Earrings $55,000.00 |
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10.77 CARAT VERY GOOD G-SI2 ROUND DIAMOND 18K WHITE GOLD ENGAGEMENT RING 7.54gm $54,718.00 |
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5.15 carat G/VS1 Round Certified Diamond 4 prong 18K White Gold Engagement Ring $54,115.00 |
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█ 30 CARATS EMERALD CUT DIAMOND RIVIERA NECKLACE █ E-F Color, VS Clarity $54,000.00 |
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5.17 carat G/VS1 Round Certified Diamond 4 prong 14K Gold Engagement Ring $53,965.00 |
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5 carat G/VS1 Round Certified Natural Diamond 4 prong 14K Gold Engagement Ring $53,830.00 |
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Victorian/Edwardian 2.59 carat Diamond Solitaire $53,730.20 |
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Fast Weigh MS-500-BLK Digital Pocket Scale, 500 by 0.1 G $4.50 Introducing the M-500 from Fast Weigh Scales! This hip little scale is one of the hottest and most economical scales on the market today! The removable cover keeps the scale protected when not in use and also doubles as an expansion tray. Just replace the plastic cover when your done using it, and you can safely toss the scale in your handbag or pocket with no worries. Features: * A stylish yet ec… |
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Frieling Coffee-for-One Filter, 23 karat gold plated $13.62 This coffee brewer is just the right size for an individual serving of coffee. The brewer features a permanent gold-plated foil filter which produces a more superior cup of coffee, that is richer in flavour and aroma, than coffee brewed using paper filters. The brewer is easy to use: simply put ground coffee into filter; place the water regulator on top; then place the brewer onto a mug and pour h… |
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American Weigh DIA20 Digital Carat Scale, 100 by 0.005 CT $16.00 Four different weighing units (g, ct, dwt, gn,) Includes tweezers, (2) 10g calibration weights, and carrying case Capacity 20g / 100ct / 308.8gn / 12.86dwt |
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Warner Bros. Cartoons Golden Jubilee 24 Karat Collection – A Salute to Chuck Jones [VHS] $12.95 … |
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Krylon 1000 Premium Metallic Spray Paint, Gold $3.73 Crafter’s metallic spray is safe for most surfaces, even styrofoam or plastic…. |
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Silver Fineness Testing Set by PuriTEST! Test Jewelry, Antiques, Coins, Spoons, Flatware & More 999 985 950 925 Sterling Silverplate $17.99 Trusted by professionals.. easy enough for beginners. The acid test kit enables you to safely and accurately test the purity of silver items such as coins, jewelry and antiques. Test stone measures 6 inches x 3 inches; rubber backing holds stone in place while you test. This “scratch stone” is wonderful because it helps you acquire a sample to test (do not apply acid directly to your coin/jewle… |
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ELECTRONIC GOLD TESTER GT 4000 6-24 KARAT $279.00 Detects karat value of the gold from 6 to 24 karats. Also detects platinum and separates solid gold items from gold plated ones. Provides a numeric reading on the LCD display that corresponds to the karat table. Manufacturers repair/replacement warranty. Specifications / Features: Size: 12 x 9 x 2 (305 x 254 x 50mm) Weight: 1.5 lb (0.7 kg) Power: two 9 volt batteries LCD Display… |
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Leave it to Beaver, Season Six: More Blessed To Give $0.99 … |
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Praytor Project 14k Yellow Golden ‘Red Hot’ Earrings $22.99 These gorgeous handmade earrings feature red lamp glass that sizzles atop flames of 14-karat gold wire and are amazingly light. Featuring handmade ear wire spirals, these earrings shine with a highly polished finish and secure with hook findings. |
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Cuff Daddy Goldtone ‘Buy Sell’ Cufflinks $28.99 This pair of cufflinks each has a setting of cat’s eye stones mounted on an oval shaped, 24-carat gold-plated base. These stylish cufflinks secure with bullet back clasps. |
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30-inch Wide Gold Leaf Birds and Peonies Fan (China) $34.99 Traditionally crafted Asian style wall decor. This stunning oriental design wall fan is finished with fine 24 carat gold leaf foil. Decorated with an ancient, elegant Chinese art design, with colorful birds, plum blossoms, and bright, beautiful peonies. |
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Gold Leaf Two Door Cabinet (China) $348.99 Bright gold cabinet, finished with fine 24 carat gold leaf under a hard clear lacquer. Crafted in a style that blends modern and classical European design elements, with a cantilevered beveled top, and distinctive curved legs and door bottoms. |