A quick history of gold

A natural chemical element, gold has been around a lot longer than modern man. It is assumed the first gold was discovered in nugget form, probably in rivers or streams. But wherever it was found – and it has a
A natural chemical element, gold has been around a lot longer than modern man. It is assumed the first gold was discovered in nugget form, probably in rivers or streams. But wherever it was found – and it has a
Ten years ago few trustees would have questioned the logic of holding a major part, or even all, of a charity’s wealth in the form of bank deposits. Back then there weren’t many experts predicting that multinational banking institutions would
Gold has been a means of protecting wealth throughout history. Because of the role it has held for centuries there is now renewed interest in owning the precious metal as the long-term security of banks, currencies, and the property market
Interest in owning gold as a form of wealth protection is increasing as confidence in banks, currencies, and the property market continues to be eroded. But if you’re in the market for buying gold bullion for the first time, you
Think of individuals who own gold bullion and images of James Bond’s arch enemy Auric Goldfinger may come to mind, or real-life billionaires who live in a world of superyachts and private Islands. It’s a common misconception that only high