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30 Facts About Gold

Gold is a captivating material. For centuries, humans have used and treasured gold because of its value. While you may have considered buying gold jewelry, coins, or bullion in the past, you may not have thought too much about gold’s history, uses, or actual physical properties.  30 Gold Facts You May Not Have Known If you’ve never stopped to think about the gold you’ve purchased for your precious metals IRA or as gifts for friends or family, you’re missing out on some of the material’s... Continue Reading

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How Much Gold Has Been Mined?

That’s a complicated question. The exact amount of previously mined gold is disputed for two reasons:  Because of how much gold has been used in the course of history.  Because of uncertainty around how much gold has yet to be discovered.  According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), around 244,000 metric tons of gold have been discovered. Nearly 187,000 metric tons have historically been produced, with an additional 57,000 metric tons in underground reserves.  As a natural resource, gold’s value is largely determined by... Continue Reading

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