Gold, like no other
metal, has a
fascinating history
and a special place
in the world. For
thousands of years
it has been used as
an ornament of
kings, a currency
and standard for
global currencies,
and more recently,
in a wide range of
electronic devices
and medical
applications.
Gold's many unique
properties have
secured it a central
role in history and
human development.
Gold is a
remarkable, rare
metal, with an
unparalleled
combination of
chemical and
physical properties.
It is the only
yellow metal and
bears its name from
the Old English word
for yellow, 'geolu'.
It is also the only
metal
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