Gold
Gold is a heavy, soft, ductile, malleable metal.
This precious metal is used in jewellery, plating, electronics, dentistry and in the chemical industry.
Throughout history gold has been a concentrated form of wealth and is still today viewed more like a currency than a commodity.
The foremost use of gold is for monetary purposes forming a large part of many countries' National Reserves. Recent price increases have largely been the result of a re-evaluation of the metal's importance in the international economic environment.
Last Updated on Monday, 07 September 2009 14:04
