The value of gold
Some people think that gold has no intrinsic value and that gold's only worth is as a material to make jewellery. Others assert that gold is an asset with various intrinsic qualities that make it unique for investors to gather in their portfolios.
- Most would agree that gold has always had value - as a component of jewellery, sometimes as a currency, and as an investment.
- Another part of the value of gold is it's appeal to mystery. Something about the warmth of gold touches our human need for comfort and nurture.
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