Does Gold Back the American Dollar?

The American Dollar’s history dates back to before the United States of America declared their independence from British rule. The American Dollar was only a symbol at the time it was created and approved by Congress in 1786. No actual coins or notes were...

How did gold get its name?

Gold is the common name for this yellow rare metal, but it’s not its true name. Gold has been known by many different names in almost every culture. Gold as we now know it is a term that has Old English and Germanic roots. Geolu is the Old English translation of...

Gold Myths & Legends

Gold has always been an important topic in stories, from ancient times to modern. Gold was not only a sign of wealth and status, but in certain cultures it also had mystical power. In ancient Egyptian culture, gold was often used to decorate persons of royalty and...

Gold Coins of India

Take a look back at Indian coins dating from the fifth century BC. India’s First Coinage In order to promote trade, historians think that India introduced coins between the 5 th century BC and the 6 th century BC. Silver coins with symbols representing animals, plants...

Where is Gold Located?

Since millennia gold has fascinated people, both for its beauty and its rarity. Gold is an adventure that takes people into the most remote corners of Earth. From the deepest mines to river beds, finding gold has been a lifelong pursuit. The two types of gold deposits...