Gold is a precious metal. It has become famous for it's qualities. It is a beautiful color, and comes in many forms. It is durable and tough. All this made it the metal of choice for Jewelry and art. Gold has also been the standard of wealth for seven thousand years, all the way from ancient Egypt. Gold has also become the standard of currencies.
Source: History of World Trade Since 1450 , 2006; Gold standard
No comments:
Post a Comment