Bitcoins have finally emerged into the mainstream in recent weeks, largely on the back of the Cyprus debacle where many bank depositors lost vast amounts of their savings following the effective bankruptcy of Cyprus’ second largest bank Laiki bank..

Investors in gold have enjoyed a successful year. In the Guardian list of the best and worst investments of 2010, Gold comes out on top. Other notable triumphs of 2010 included the Sri Lanka stock market, the Buenos Aires Bourse and the Thai exchange. Ultimately anything with “gold” in its title did well.

Gold is climbing in London and New York. A dollar decline could boost a record demand in investment through exchange-traded products, reports Bloomberg.

The Financial Times reports today on a gold rush in China and describes gold as one of the country’s hottest commodities.

Goldman Sachs estimates that gold will reach $1,690 (£1078 approximately) an ounce by 2012 and that precious metals will lead commodity returns next year. Goldman Sachs also predicted that livestock would be the worst performing commodity.

Bloomberg reports that gold bullion gained for a second day in London thanks to a weaker dollar. The weaker dollar boosts investment demand in gold bullion as an alternative currency.

Clif Droke, editor of the thrice weekly Momentum Strategies Report newsletter about U.S. equity markets, stock sectors and specialist in money supply and bank credit trends, the dollar and the U.S. economy offers his insight in the latest Gold Report into gold stock trading.

Reuters predicts that gold will be priced between; $1,370-$1,400 (£800 - £900 approximately) per troy ounce, until the end of 2010.

The UK’s Royal Mint is as busy as it has ever been in its 1,000-year history.

It has been reported by gold bullion investment commentators that China’s gold imports for the first ten months of this year are as much as five times the amount for the same period in 2009.

The Globe and Mail is reporting that gold bullion’s record-breaking run is not over yet and that analysts at RBC Dominion Securities predict gold prices could go as high as $1500 by early 2011.

Gold bullion is on a 10th straight year of gains. This is the longest rally since 1920 and there is some debate about whether the bullish gold market can continue. Gold bullion is up 27per cent in 2010 and has broken the record high in early in November. Gold bullion is currently over $1400 per ounce or £901.94.

The gold bullion price has beaten the high attained in early November and now stands at £901 per ounce or $1413 per troy ounce.

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GOLD PRICE NEWS – The gold price ramped higher following Friday’s weaker than expected employment report.

The International Monetary Fund has been in the news for the Ireland and Greece bailouts and now news is out about the amount of gold bullion the IMF is selling to shore up its finances.

Gold Price in Striking Distance of $1,400

The famous discovery in 1922 by Howard Carter of Tutankhamen’s burial chamber and gold treasure sparked a worldwide interest in Ancient Egypt and the ancient pharaohs. The hordes of gold bullion treasure found with the mummies still amazes people across the globe. Manchester’s Trafford Centre is putting on a rich display of replica gold treasures from the Tutankhamen tomb in December.

Reuters reports today that Gold slipped on Wednesday as speculators booked profits. Gold bullion prices rose to a two week high yesterday (Tuesday 30th November.) Gold bullion priced in the euro didn’t do quite as well because of worries about the debt crisis in Europe.

Gold prices have risen from £190 to nearly £900 per ounce since 2000. More and more people are buying gold which is driving up the price. Julian D W Phillips is a gold forecaster for US firm Global Watch and in his latest article he argues that there are three types of gold investor, which we will summarise here.

Gold is trusted internationally by people who buy gold and by governments. Gold can be trusted and does not deteriorate or lose its value. Gold is not under the control of any particular government.

This weekend Gold Made Simple attended the GEM Appeal Winter Ball at Lancashire County Cricket Ground to help raise funds for children with genetic and metabolic disorders.

The Sunday Times reports that gold is one of “the best financial gifts to buy children this Christmas.” The article also suggested savings accounts, investments, pensions and Premium Bonds and felt, on balance, that gold was equivocally beneficial.

As Christmas shopping gets under way in the US, a specialist news service for consumers is advising gold coins as a good investment. Daily Shopper News suggests that American Eagle gold coins make good presents for Christmas.

The Daily Mail reports that Ed Vaizey, the UK culture minister, caused a "panic" at the British Museum when he handled an ancient gold bracelet without gloves.

Silver prices fell further by Rs 150 to Rs 42,150 per kg on sustained selling by stockists influenced by a weakening global trend while gold held steady in limited deals.

The ancient and rare gold necklace was discovered in a field near Newark and is currently on display at London’s British Museum reports the BBC. Commonly known as the “Newark Torc” the necklace is a combination of gold and silver and valued at over £350,000.

Government has cut the budget for the body that looks after discoveries of gold in the UK made by the public.

Local gold extended losses for a second day on Thrusday from their near-record rally tracking overseas markets and a marginally stronger rupee

A collection of gold at a Nevada Casino; The Carson Nugget in Carson City, has been auctioned for $1.1m (£700,000).

Gold is proving to be a safe haven for investors as leading shares slumped 1.75% over worries about the increasing financial problems in Europe and the additional threat of tensions in Korea, reports The Guardian.

Sales of the recently released 2010 Proof American Gold Eagle already account for more than 74,000 ounces of gold.

GOLD PRICE NEWS – The gold price advanced $1.50 to $1,378 Wednesday morning.

Increasing levels of demand for gold in India and China means that global gold consumption in 2010 will be higher overall than 2009. The global demand to invest in gold, buy gold jewellery and buy gold for industrial use is sustained, reports the World Gold Council (WGC).

Clogau Gold, a Welsh company, supplies gold for royal wedding rings. They have supplied the royal family with gold for jewellery since 1923. As Prince William and Kate Middleton announced their engagement, the phones have been “ringing off the hook” for the Welsh firm reports Wales Online as people want to buy gold.

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The organisers of the Returned & Services League Art Union, a charitable organisation established to raise funds for Australia's returned servicemen, women and their families are trying to contact the winner of a $2.1 million beachfront home and $50,000 in gold bullion.

In London today, gold climbed as the dollar weakened against the euro. The Ireland financial bailout indicates the spread of the debt crisis will be curbed reports Bloomberg.

A representative for the Royal Mint spoke of a 40 per cent increase in demand for gold coins on the Radio 4 Today programme this morning.

India gold buying edged higher on Thursday morning as prices traded near 20,000 rupees, though a weaker rupee made the dollar-quoted yellow metal expensive, dealers said

A four year old boy unearthed a medieval gold pendant on his first treasure hunt with dad.

Unless you’ve spent the past decade trapped inside a Chilean mine, it can’t have escaped your notice that the pace of the new emerging superpower rising from the East has been simply staggering.

Everyone is talking about the engagement of the year, second in line to the throne, Prince William and his long term girlfriend Kate Middleton. And just as many people are talking about the engagement ring.

A London based portrait artist has produced a 24 karat gold leaf interpretation of the Barack Obama election and what it meant for the US and the rest of the world, the Harvard Crimson reports.

Reuters reports that in the first nine months of this year, January to September, the gold flow to mainland China from Hong Kong was more than double than in the previous year.

The latest research from the World Gold Council named India the ‘Heart of Gold.’ There has been a revival for gold demand in India in 2010 following a 10 year, sustained increase in popularity.

Bullion Management Group are a Canadian fund that invests in gold bullion and does not base investment decisions on short-term changes in the price of gold.

What should becoming abundantly clear by now is that for all the international efforts to 'fix' the economies of the world, they aren't working.

Following up on our “Plan 'b'” piece where we speculate about the higher-ups in the US military worrying about a Dollar collapse, Jim Rickards of Omnis made some very interesting points in an interview with Eric King.

India gold buying edged up on Monday afternoon as traders stocked for the upcoming wedding season with the continuing price decline, dealers said.

The dollar advanced this morning halting the gold rally, however gold has advanced 24 per cent this year and looks set to continue to rise as reported by Bloomberg. Gold is currently $1,364.4 an ounce after peaking at $1424.60 on 9th November. Although the acceleration has slowed, buying gold continues to appeal to investors. Analysts suggest that a small dip like the one seen today would be a good time for investors to buy gold because the price is set to rise anyway. The general trend for gold is a steady increase in price. Investors should take advantage of dips in price. It has never been simpler to buy gold. Maybe a small investment in gold sovereigns is a good place to start. For people who want to make a more serious investment there is the option to buy gold bullion. Precious metals have always attracted investors and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Markets rise and fall and currency fluctuates. In these economic times, investors buy gold and precious metals as a safe investment. Gold has fluctuations but the overall picture is one of a significant upturn this year, which peaked at the start of November and is predicted to rise again in December. Investors looking to buy gold are watching the market closely and experts are predicting the upturn won’t be easily turned over. The 0.3% per cent climb by the dollar means more dollars in the market and investors are still interested in buying gold. The gold uptrend looks pretty secure at the moment and although it has stalled, the overall picture is positive.

Robert Zoellick, president of the World Bank, is the latest person to raise the subject of a gold standard world economy.

The natives sure look like they're getting restless. Some 50k students decided topop in on Tory central office and remind them that they're not all that keen on paying more money for Uni.

Notable work by the renowned artist Andy Warhol went on sale in New York this week.

Recent reports suggest that newcomers to the investment market could do no better than buying gold coins when they are first dipping their toe in the gold bullion market.

The President of the World Bank, Robert Zoellick made a statement this week implying that we should perhaps return to some kind of gold standard as gold bullion has reached record highs as investors are buying gold as a safe haven for assets.

Dubai is world renowned as being the 'gold hub' of the Middle East due to the superior gold bullion products that be purchased there. It is fast becoming one of the largest gold centres in the world.

The supply and demand of gold has a direct influence on the current price of gold bullion.

One of the completely unmentioned side effects of the recent surge in gold prices, has been the fact that one of the biggest holders of gold

The natural colour of gold bullion is a warm orange/yellow hue. The shade can change dramatically depending on the addition of various alloys.

When it comes to valuing gold bullion items, initially it is important to asses the purity and weight of your gold in order to estimate its true value.

With the price of gold predicted by market analysts to remain strong and rise even higher, buying gold coins is fast becoming a popular form of investment.

Gold has an amazing history dating back to ancient civilization. This precious yellow metal has always held a special appeal to man not only for it beauty but for its ability to enhance your status in society.

The World Gold Council (WGC) reported in the latest edition of Gold Investment Digest, that the future of the gold market remains positive following recent sales figures of gold bullion.

The US Mint has recently reported that orders for the Proof Gold Eagle coin has far exceeded expectations.

All 25,000 of the United States Mints' 2010 Proof Gold Eagle have sold, according to coin update.com.

India's gold imports in October rose to 43 tonne provisionally, above a Reuters poll forecast of 41.5 tonne.

With Dhanteras fast approaching demand for gold bullion is increasing, as the investment potential of gold hits an all time high.

As the price of gold bullion continues to rise the attraction of this precious metal remains strong.

Gold bullion is considered a valuable and desirable asset. It is extremely popular at the moment as individuals, central banks and governments are choosing to buy gold as a safe haven for their assets.

Manchester's Trafford Centre is renowned, in the North West of England, for its flamboyant décor and the hundreds of golden items displayed around the shopping mall.

A mother and daughter treasure hunting team were celebrating this week after find a rare gold relic on a beach in Florida. It is thought to date back to 1715 and to be Spanish in origin.

The price of gold bullion was up to $1333.50 at the close of market yesterday following a week of highs and lows.

Indian gold traders snapped bargains to meet festival demand on Wednesday afternoon as prices eased a tad tracking overseas markets, where a strong dollar weighed on the yellow metal, dealers said

The recent gold price rally is the first stage of a multi-year bull market that will drive the gold price to at least $2,000 an ounce by 2015. A mixture of economic factors and innovations in how institutions can purchase the metal have moved prices. But the biggest driver of gold prices is yet to come.

Home interior designers in the USA have take the appeal and attraction of gold jewellery to a new level by suggesting it can be used for decorative purposes, not only on ones person, but also in the home.

With the recent rise in the price of gold bullion, demand for gold coins has rocketed. Reports show that the US Mint, for example, has been put under extreme pressure recently by investors to produce more American Gold Eagle coins.

Gold has been admired for centuries not only for its beauty but for its healing properties. As far back as Medieval times gold has been considered beneficial to ones health and even in today's society gold is a well respected alternative medicine.

Gold has numerous qualities and characteristics that make this metal very precious. Its beauty and power has had an affect on man for centuries, but it also has numerous attributes that make it an extremely important metal. Gold is an alloy and its chemical symbol is Au. It is an excellent conductor of heat and electricity and it is odourless and tasteless. Gold is non corrosive which makes it perfect to be used in dentistry and its ductile qualities means it can used for making crowns and false teeth. Also due to its malleability, gold can be beaten down till its almost translucent to make delicate gold leaf. Gold is also used as a form of monetary exchange and for insurance purposes. Many investors, whether it be individuals, central banks or governments buy gold bullion as a hedge against inflation and social, political and economic uncertainties. Physical gold bullion can be bought in the form of gold bars or coins. Buying gold jewellery for its investment potential is also gaining in popularity.

South Korea holder of the world’s fifth-biggest foreign exchange reserves is to consider buying gold to diversify its dollar-heavy portfolio after years of bullion scepticism.

A collection of rare gold Gold Sovereigns and ingots have been discovered stashed in an oven by removal men following the death of the owner.

Following the launch of the first “Gold to Go” vending machine in Dubai earlier this year, the company behind the idea have gone on to install 20 machines in locations around Europe.

With the fluctuating US dollar losing its purchasing power, many analysts are suggesting that investing in gold bullion at the moment is looking more and more like an optimistic investment option.

Diwali or the “Festival of Lights” is fast approaching as gold retailers in India are preparing themselves for an influx of customers buying gold to celebrate this important festival.

MUMBAI: India gold buying retreated on Monday afternoon from a pick-up in purchases seen last week, as prices extended gains to recover from a three-week low.

Apart from the gold-plated exterior – and the fact that they are bulletproof – they seem much like any other vending machine.

Gold bullion is a popular form of investment due to its ability to remain strong during economic and political turmoil.

A much treasured gold engagement ring, lost over 17 years ago, has been reunited with its delighted owner.

The price of gold bullion retreated slightly recently as a reaction to the fluctuating US dollar and the Bank of China's stated intentions to cut interest rates.

To celebrate the completion of the Panama Canal in 1914 the United States Congress authorised the San Francisco Mint to produce a series of commemorative gold coins.

Two gardeners struck gold this week when they discovered a hoard of US gold coins in their garden in Hackney, East London.

Kimberley Walsh, one of the members of the world famous group Girls Aloud, has unveiled, to much acclaim, her new and original jewellery range.

A drop in bullion prices ignited purchases from Indian jewellers as the festive season progressed, while demand from the electronics sector in Japan failed to offset selling from investors, dealers said on Tuesday.

South Africa is to commemorate 150 years of Indians national living in their diversely cultural country with a 24 gold carat medallion to mark this special occasion. The Treasures of Indian Lifestyle Extravaganza is to be held in Johannesburg which plays host to an impressive display of handcrafted furniture, fabrics and jewellery from India. The highlight of the exhibition is a 24 carat gold medallion created by South Africa to celebrate the cultural influence Indians have on the country. Gold has always played an important role in Indian heritage and culture. They are renowned for buying gold jewellery not only to be worn but for investment purposes. Indians view gold bullion as a status symbol to signify your place in society. Gold is passed down through the generations from one family member to the next.

With the continued increase in the price of gold bullion, investing in a gold coin collection is fast becoming a popular way of investing in this precious metal.

Since the Gordon Brown fiasco in 1999, when he took what proved to be the wrong decision to sell of Britain's gold reserves

Legendary hedge fund manager and philanthropist George Soros has described gold as the only current secular bull market.

The Savoy Hotel in London reopened its doors this week to show off its newly designed interior.

Gold is used as an ingredient for many recipes. A touch of edible gold leaf brings a touch of bling and glitz to any food products. Edible gold leaf is not the same as decorative gold leaf as it has to adhere to strict food safety regulations. Using gold in food products is fast becoming a craze, however, it is not a new idea. Egyptians ate powdered gold in the hope of becoming immortal and Elizabethans often sprinkled gold powder on their banquets. Gold can be found in soups, sushi and chocolate, for example. A famous German gingerbread known as Goldschmaetzchen is a hit with tourists and locals alike. Gold leaf is gold bullion beaten down into very thin sheets. Buying gold leaf to use in in food is very popular currently.

Gold bullion is valued the world over not only for its intrinsic value but for its excellent investment potential.

With the recent spectacular rise in the price of gold, buying gold jewellery as a form of investment is gaining in popularity.

It's seen as a safe haven in times of economic turmoil, so no wonder gold prices are rising. But not everyone is a committed buyer, even today

Gold dealers said that the premium for bullion coins yesterday surged by up to 10 per cent above the gold spot price, up from 2-4 per cent before the deepening of the financial crisis.

With the 2010 Commonwealth Games in India well underway, England have so far won 25 gold medals

The United States Mint recently announced the launch of a new collection of gold coins, The American Gold Proof Coins.

The price of gold is generally determined by the supply and demand of gold bullion in the global market.

In recent weeks the price of gold bullion has reached $1,300 with optimistic market analysts predicting it will continue to rise.

The world's wealthiest people have responded to economic worries by buying gold by the bar by the ton

Gold prices hit new all time highs again this week and the last. They are trading around $1340 an ounce.

Columnist Michael Kinsley is looking exceptionally prescient. Last May, in an article titled, "My Inflation Nightmare"

With the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada fast approaching sales for the official Olympic gold bullion coins are looking promising.

Recently there is much speculation among market analysts whether the present bull market is in a gold bubble and it will soon burst.

The world's wealthiest people are moving their money out of stocks and into gold bullion, sucking the yellow metal up by the ton in some instances.

Gold prices hit record high above Rs 43,400 per tola in the country after yellow metal touched highest ever price of $ 1,348 an ounce in international market Wednesday, metal analysts said.

Gold is an incredibly versatile metal which is used in a variety of ways in many areas of society.

The World Gold Council (WGC) represents everyone from all walks of life.

Global Investment in Gold Bullion

As the price of gold bullion continues to rise, demand for gold coins has increased.

Quantitative easing in the US seems to be one of the main driving forces pushing the price of gold bullion up this week.

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The price of gold just keeps going up. It rose $2 again yesterday, to close at $1,310. The Dow fell 22 points.

JPMorgan has reopened an underground gold vault in New York that was mothballed in the 1990s, in the latest sign of the soaring appetite for bullion.

The price of gold bullion continues to rise for its eighth consecutive quarter reaching $1,317 earlier today.

Gold shares were the most popular for UK retail traders over the last week, mirroring a trend for investors seeking out the safe haven of gold

Finally after 30 years of speculation the exact location of the discovery of the world's largest nugget has been revealed.

Spot gold edged higher, tracking upward moves in the euro, and analysts expect more gains.

Hot on the heels of news regarding the instalation of a gold bullion vending machine in Abu Dhabi's Emirates Hotel, it has been announced this week that the Westin Palace Hotel in Madrid is having a similar machine installed.

The history of the gold sovereigns dates back to 1489 when the first gold coin of this nature was issued with gold sovereigns still being minted today.

Although gold has pulled back somewhat from record highs, it remains above $1,300 as the dollar weakens and investors continue to have faith in the metal as a refuge.

Treasure hunters took up their metal detectors at the weekend to take part in the Tri-State Metal Detecting Club's annual treasure hunt.

As the price of gold bullion continues to rise, analysts are considering what makes this precious metal so attractive.

The price of gold will rise to $1,450 a troy ounce in the next year, according to a poll of bankers, producers and analysts attending the London Bullion Market Association conference in Berlin, the biggest gathering of the precious metal’s industry.

This week saw the price of gold bullion hit an all time high as demand for this precious metal continues to rise.

The world gold comes from the Anglo Saxon word 'geolo', meaning yellow and its chemical symbol is Au.

After much speculation the price of gold bullion has reached the record high of $1,300, with silver also climbing to its highest price in 30 years.

Last week saw the first anniversary of the largest Anglo Saxon gold bullion find in the UK.

MUMBAI -- Gold investments in India are likely to pick up from November as the harvest of an expected bumper summer-season crop puts more money in the hands of farmers, who traditionally stash away their savings in precious metals.

It was a gold rush – but in reverse. For nearly 20 years the world’s central banks, from Canada to Switzerland and Belgium to Australia, were hustling to sell their once prized gold bars.

MUMBAI: Silver extended its rally and galloped to create yet another record high at the bullion market here on Friday on sustained demand from stockists amid speculation-driven buying and global surge. However, gold, which scaled an all-time peak in its overnight trade, retreated due to lack of local buying support at existing levels. It rallied to record highs in Europe, with spot prices knocking on the door of $1,300 an ounce, as expectations grew that further quantitative easing could lead to volatility in the currency markets. Silver ready (.999 fineness) shot up by Rs 160 per kilo to close at Rs 33,355 from Thursday's closing level of Rs 33,195. However, standard gold (99.5 purity) moved down by Rs 25 per ten grams to end at Rs 19,185 from yesterday's closing level of Rs 19,210. Pure gold (99.9 purity) also fell by a similar margin to settle at Rs 19,275, as against Rs 19,300 previously. In Europe, spot gold was bid at USD 1,298.80 an ounce in early trade, as against USD 1,293.50 late in New York yesterday. Spot silver was bid at USD 21.34 an ounce, against USD 21.14 an ounce. Dollar weakness lifts gold's appeal as an alternative asset and makes dollar-priced commodities more expensive for holders of other currencies. Buy gold bullion now at the lowest prices

Stock markets slipped back a bit yesterday. Gold went up a bit. And the dollar rose.

Following the discovery of gold in the north of Sudan, a gold rush appears to have taken a grip of the country.

Using gold in food and drinks is not a new concept

Gold jewellery seems to be all the rage at the moment with a number of A list celebrities and Hollywood starts adorning themselves with gold accessories.

Gold bullion comes into its own at times of economic crisis.

For centuries gold has been considered a luxurious product which contains many regenerative properties for your skin.

Throughout history gold bullion has been considered as being extremely valuable

Gold has been used in dentistry for centuries due to it being malleable and non corrosive properties.

Recent research from Australia and New Zealand

It was announced last week that Greek archeologists have made a exciting

On September 15 former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan made a speech to the Council

The Black Hills of Dakota in USA, renowned for Mount Rushmore

Lucky prospectors at the Central Deborah Gold Mine

Kangaroo Gold Bullion nuggets were first introduced into Australia

Gold has long been recognised over the centuries

Following the lead of other countries around the world

Gold forecast to rally through the $1300 barrier this year as uncertain economic and financial outlook stokes investor interest. GFMS released Gold Survey 2010 - update 1 today, their latest report on the gold Market, at a launch in London. GoldMadeSImple CEO Jason Cozens was there today at 4.30pm GMT to hear what they had to say. For further information click here.

A hallmark is a series of marks stamped on a precious metal

The chemical symbol for gold is Au

The US Bullion Depository based at Fort Knox Kentucky, has been well known throughout the world for holding the worlds largest amount of gold bullion reserve.

Today gold bullion bars come in all shapes and sizes, historically though gold was not so varied.

Harrods department store in London is renowned

As demand by investors to buy gold bullion increases,

A lucky landlady is celebrating discovering a lump of gold bullion hidden in the chimney of her pub in Melbourne, Australia.

Gold has been mined for centuries with evidence

Gold bullion coins are generally used as a form of investment.

Recent years has seen an increase in the global awareness

The most expensive gold bullion in the world is the 1933 Double Eagle

Gold jewellery is back in vogue as many of the fashion houses

Using gold metal detectors is the modern way of looking for gold bullion.

The Royal Mint recently announced they are to launch a series of three gold bullion coins the celebrate the 30th Olympic

With the recent flurry by investors to buy gold bullion

In 1964, following the release of the latest James bond movie Goldfinger

Two gold bullion coins have been reunited

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A gold bullion bar worth over half a million dollars was stolen

The Perth Mint is Australia has recently announced the increased

A stunning display of Japanese gold leaf artwork has gone

Recently the US dollar has shown signs of being hit hard

If market analysts predictions ring true

An exhibition of Indian jewelled object, which has been touring the globe for nearly a decade, is now on its final leg. Its last stop is in Kuala Lumpar at the Islamic Arts Museum.

Following the success of the recent World Cup, sales of gold bullion coins

British Gold Sovereigns are steeped in history.

Gold bullion has been used for centuries for decorative purposes.

A gold ring that was lost for many years has been found

A collection of gold bullion nuggets and crystalline gold

Gold bullion market analysts agree that over the years

Saudi Arabia as we know it has only been a nation since 1932

Recent reports from the Rand Refinery in South Africa reveal that current stocks of the Krugerrand are depleted due to a large order from an unknown Swiss buyer.

A famous New York restaurant, Serendipity 3, has recently won a place in the Guinness Book of World records for the worlds most expensive dessert. The Frrrozen Haute Chocolate sells for £15,730.

The World Gold Council recently announced that Saudi Arabia is holding large amounts of gold bullion deposits. This has come as a surprise to other financial institutions as figures previously announced by the Saudi banks were considerably less.

With the continuing rise in the Gold Bullion Price there has been a recent flurry by both collectors and investors alike to buy not only recently minted gold bullion coins but numismatic gold coins.

A modern day gold rush in China

International Jewellery Fair showcase gold bullion jewellery

Dramatic rise in the price of gold bullion

The price of gold bullion has been steadily rising the last few days

The production of gold bullion has been evident for centuries with Egyptians and Assyrians.

With the recent flurry by investors to buy gold, sales of gold bullion coins has seen a dramatic rise as the attraction of gold remains strong.

Gold bullion mines play an important role in the South African economy.

The attraction of gold bullion has remained strong for centuries.

Historically gold bullion is regarded as a safe haven for assets against economic, social and political crisis that affects the financial market.

News from Hollywood reveals that gold bullion jewellery is becoming an increasingly popular must have accessory among the A-List celebrities.

160 years since the first global gold bullion rush, the industry is braced for a second. As demand continues to outstrip supply, could things get just as messy for the average prospector?

As the fascination worldwide for gold bullion continues a new exhibition is being launched which looks at why this precious yellow metal symbolises beauty, status, power and wealth.

As global demand for gold bullion intensifies, gold mines worldwide are investing heavily in order to increase their gold production to meet these demands.

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Historically gold bullion has played an important role in the development of photography over the years. With its unique chemical properties gold is invaluable in the process of creating clear and precise images.

Demand for gold bullion coins has been strong in recent months.

The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coin was first introduced in 1979.

Not only is gold bullion considered a high performing investment option but recent reports show that gold related art products and gold antiques are being considered by professionals as much sort after items.

We have grown up, conditioned to believe that Currency = Money = Wealth

A set of gold mounted false teeth previously worn by Prime Minister Winston Churchill are going up for auction this week.

Gold bullion has been an essential ingredient in beauty products for centuries.

The price of gold bullion fell 6% from its June highs this month closing at $1,181.90 an ounce yesterday, as the global economy appears to stabilising for the time being.

It’s true that GLD’s assets just passed the $50 billion mark

The UAE have reported a significant increase of gold bullion sales including coins, jewelery and gold bullion bars showing that the demand for gold in UAE remains strong.

Following the success of the South African World Cup and Nelson Mandelas recent 92nd birthday demand for gold Mandela memorabilia has soared.

The financial crisis has led to a decline in the number of credit-worthy

In an attempt to prevent the illegal import of gold into Vietnam the country’s Central Bank, the State Bank of Vietnam, have lifted restrictions of the import of gold bullion into the country.

The gold price dipped yesterday to $1,194.14.

Financial experts tend to recommend that 10% of your investment portfolio should be dedicated to gold bullion.

A recent sunken treasure trove of gold bullion coins, thought to be worth over $150,000, was discovered off the coast of Florida this week.

In its 2010 annual report, the Bank of International Settlements said that "gold, which the bank held in connection with gold swap operations, under which the bank exchanges currencies for physical gold," stands at 8,160.1 million in special drawing rights, equivalent to 346 tonnes this year, up from nil in 2009.” Apparently this amount has now climbed to 382 tonnes since the report was issued. Swaps are financial instruments that allow for the exchange of one asset for another, in this case, gold for currency. They are not gold leasing, futures or options [which the 1999 and 2004 Central Bank Gold Agreement states would not be increased – The 2009 did not contain the statement]. Swaps could be undertaken by the signatories of the CBGA. as these were not included in any of the three Agreements. Gold swaps are usually undertaken between central banks: One central bank exchanges foreign exchange deposits (or other reserve assets) for gold with an agreement that the transaction be unwound at an agreed future date, at an agreed price. The monetary authority acquiring the foreign exchange will pay interest on the foreign exchange received, the rate of which is currently very low. Gold swaps are usually undertaken when the cash-taking central bank may want foreign exchange but does not wish to sell outright its gold holdings. The Wall Street Journal informs us that the B.I.S. did these swaps with commercial banks. We know of no commercial bank that has 382 tonnes of gold on their books. It is likely then that should these commercial banks have been in the deal, they would have been acting for a central bank [or several over time] who wished to remain anonymous. The B.I.S. received the gold into its safekeeping for the nation that required the foreign exchange for the swap period. Swaps of this nature are renewable once the time runs out, so it is impossible to say how long the swap will last for. The central bank that undertook the swap would have to be certain that it could return the currencies to get the gold back at some point in the future. If that country defaulted, then and only then could the B.I.S. go ahead and sell this gold. Any sale in the open market would be trumpeted loudly to all as well as reported in the Press or by the World Gold Council, B.I.S. or I.M.F. By Julian D. W. Phillips Julian D. W. Phillips began his career in the financial markets back in 1970, he is one half of the team at GoldForecaster.com. Buy gold bullion now at the lowest prices

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Australian Mining company Bendingo Mining released figures last week showing that the Tyndall Zone at its Henty Gold Mine in Tazmania has doubled its output of gold bullion over the past year.

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As the price of gold hits record highs and paper currencies continue to lose their value investors are buying gold in an attempt to restore their confidence in the financial marke

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At the close of market yesterday the price of gold bullion hit recent record highs of $1,252 an ounce.

The yellow precious metal ran to yet another record high above US$1,250 an ounce on Tuesday and the run is not expected to stop anytime soon, according to analysts.

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As gold bullion coin sales reach record highs globally, reports from the USA show that demand by investors to buy gold coins have soared in USA too.

The smart money is still buying gold The price of bullion is about $1,204 an ounce, having risen some 25% over the past year. Between December 1999 and December 2009, gold increased in value by a huge 277% Political and economic bad news has helped boost demand, with concerns about the strength of the coalition government and Europe’s debt crisis pushing up the price recently. Gold certificates offer investors a way of holding physical gold without taking actual delivery of it, so they do not have to worry about storage or security. For example, the Perth Mint certificate scheme, backed by the Australian government, allows you to buy gold stored at Perth Mint, but fees are not cheap. If you invest $100,000 (£57,450) or more you pay a 2% charge, but if you invest less you will have to pay a 3.9% fee (GoldMadeSimple is cheaper than this for 100 gram bars and above). There is also a storage fee of 1% a year. Buy gold bullion now at the lowest prices

Sales of gold bullion in Europe and the USA remains strong as gold bullion bars and gold coins are rapidly becoming the investment of choice among wise investors.

With reports that the new Government will be raising Capital Gains Tax (CGT) from 18% to as much as 40-50%, British Investors are flocking to buy gold bullion coins.

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In January 1999, the U.S. mint sold 208,500 gold 1-ounce coins, with only five other months exceeding May's gold coin sales since the program was launched in 1986, the Mint's spokesman told Reuters.

The WGC’s recent report highlights that demand for gold is expected to increase as the year goes on.

Inflation is the rise in the price of goods and services which in turn erodes the purchasing value of money.

Demand for gold is at an all time high at the moment with gold fever spreading throughout not only Japan, China and India but Greece and Germany too.

With the recent dip in the gold price reports from Japan indicate that the Japanese have been buying gold bullion bars in record time.

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The gold bullion market in India remains bullish as more investors demand gold. The World Gold Council highlighted in a recent report, that there are over 10 million weddings in India per year and gold traditionally plays a big role. 75% of domestic gold bullion in India is used for jewellery. Apart from buying gold for weddings Indians are investing in great numbers in gold bullion as an insurance against the present and future economic uncertainties. Similarly analysts are finding this is a common occurrence the world over as investors are losing confidence in traditional investments, such as stocks and shares and paper currencies. Gold is becoming a popular form of investment for its ability to stay strong in a crisis. The World Gold council also added in their report that “India remains the cornerstone of the global gold physical market”. With rising incomes in India and investors being concerned about their assets, investing in gold bullion makes perfect financial sense.

Figures of gold sales in Dubai show that there has been a record amount of investors buying gold as concerns over the economic uncertainties worldwide take hold.

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Gold looks like it is moving in the right direction again after it had taken a dip over the past few weeks. The price of gold bullion ended on $1,194 at the close of market yesterday. More investors have been buying gold recently as a safe haven for their assets following the current political and economic uncertainties. The Bank of Spain announced over the weekend it had taken control of CajaSur, one of Spain’s major Banks after a failed merger, Once again, indecision has been put in the mind of investors globally; they have lost confidence in the investment of paper currencies, especially the Euro. This situation also raises doubts as to whether the euro nations can repay their monetary debts and makes investors nervous and apprehensive. Craig Ross, Vice President of ApexFutures summed up the situation well when he said “everyone is looking to buy gold. Today’s excuse is the uneasiness of the Euro”.

Buying accelerated as the MSCI World Index of 23 developed nations’ stocks tumbled as much as 16 percent since mid-April and the euro weakened to a four-year low against the dollar. Holders of ETPs

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Gold is sound money. Always has been, probably always will be. In the sort of crisis now underway – a crisis that to no small extent is now focused on sovereign fiscal and monetary excesses – gold has a particularly important role in protecting wealth.

With the price of gold predicted to continue to rise in the future, some say by 20% over the next eight years, buying gold bullion now as a long term investment is appearing very attractive.

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The 2007 Crockett Report recommended that the IMF establish an endowment, funded by the proceeds of limited and structured gold sales. In June 2009, the process allowing the I.M.F. to sell 403.3 tones of gold was finalised.

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The mineral rich nation of Mongolia has remained for too long in the shadow of its neighbour Russia. For decades Mongolia has been under communist rule, sitting on an untapped wealth of natural reserves, such as copper, coal and gold. International investors have been deterred from investing in the country due to political instability. However, with the election to power last year of the Democratic Party, the country has been turned on its head. The floodgates have been opened for foreign investors to access Mongolia’s mineral reserves. The catalyst which set the ball rolling to transform this once poverty stricken nation was President Elbegdorj Tsaknia’s move to remove a 68% punitive tax. This made it financially viable for foreign investors to expand into Mongolia. This year has seen Canadian based Ivanhoe Mines develop a £3.3bn copper and gold mine. Hong Kong Mining Corporation Mining International and Canadian SouthGobi Energy resources are both investing heavily in exploiting Mongolia’s reserves. China and Russia are also making headway in following suit. With an increase in global demand to buy gold becoming more apparent there is an ever increasing pressure on the mining companies to meet this demand. Mongolia has an incredible.

Gold has seen record highs recently ending on $1153.88 and 864.56 Euros at the close of market yesterday. Investment in gold still remains strong mainly due to current worries over Greece’s debt crisis and declining currencies, especially the Euro. Analysts suggest that now is a safe bet to invest in gold as an alternative to paper currencies. “Currency movements will continue to dictate fund flows into gold” says analyst Wang Xiaoli. When the general move by the Central Banks is safe-haven gold buying, it should be seen as a good indicator to the small investor that to buy gold now is a wise step to take.