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Canadian Maple Leaf gold coin in a red ring box on a red background

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Gifting Gold in the Holiday Season: Why Precious Metals Make a Timeless, Meaningful Present

The holidays are about more than candy canes, shopping lists and wrapping paper. They are a season of rituals, stories and gifts that carry meaning from one generation to the next.

Diwali festival of lights

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The Significance of Gold at Diwali: A Tradition of Light, Prosperity and Gifting

Every year, as homes light up with diyas and rangoli patterns, families come together to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights.

A picture of a heavily-fortified picture of Fort Knox made of concrete-lined granite and reinforced with steel.

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The Golden Secret of Fort Knox

Fort Knox holds more secrets than we will ever know, but the biggest one is: how much gold, if any, is there in America’s most famous bullion bunker?

rogelio roxas the treasure hunter posing next to the golden buddha statue filled with diamonds that was part of the Yamashita treasure made of piles of gold bars and jewels looted during world war II

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Yamashita's Gold: The WWII Treasure Mystery

Explore the mystery of Yamashita’s Gold, the legendary World War II treasure allegedly hidden in the Philippines. Uncover the myths, facts, and potential hiding places!

gold bars on a US dollar bill

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The Gold Standard: A Key to the Future?

For some investors, the gold standard is a hedge against inflation, but others think this model has passed its sell-by date.

A gold medal on a blue background

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Athletes Want Olympic Glory - but are Medals Really Gold?

Olympic competitors dream of topping the podium, the gleam in their eye shining like the gold medal around their neck. But what’s the medals’ history - and are they real gold?

A man looking under a rug to find a gold coin

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Finding Treasure: Where to Find Gold in the UK (and What Happens Next)

From hidden mines to Scottish streams, learn the best ways to prospect gold and find out if you can keep your treasure. Dive into our guide for all the details!

gold miners working at a gold mining site and an investor standing on a pile of gold bars on a pink background

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From the Earth to Your Vault: The Incredible Journey of Gold

What happens to tiny gold nuggets to become gold bars and coins? Here's everything you need to know about gold's journey from a mine to your vault.

The FIFA World Cup trophy on a black background

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Is the FIFA World Cup Trophy Made of Pure Gold?

Qatar is hosting the 22nd FIFA World Cup, a tournament featuring one of the most prestigious trophies in the world. What is it made of? Is it 100% pure gold? If you are a true football fan, there are a few things you'll want to know.