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Øne Mint CREDITLOAN® REAL ANSWERS. REAL SOLUTIONS. |30 YEARS OF GOLD PRICES Gold Price in USD/oz Last Close: 1,274:80 (on 16th of September. 2010) 1,200 1,000 800 600 400 ETF 200 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 ETF DEMAND VS GOLD PRICE 1,200 1,000 The price of gold is determined 800 through trading in the gold and derivatives markets, but a procedure 600 known as the Gold Fixing in London, originating in September 1919, provides a daily benchmark price 400 to the industry 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 THE GOLD CULT CULT How the human race compel their efforts on that shiny piece of rock WORLD GOLD PRODUCERS Shown as a percentage of the top producer (South Africa - 294 tonnes) I 90 WORLD GOLD RESERVES Gold holdings in kilograms per country 100 USA | 8,133,500 Germany 3,412,600 3,217,300 IMF Italy France 2,451,800 2,450,700 | 1,120,600 1,054,000 1,040,000 | 756,200 612,500 A culture, centered in what is today Eastern Europe, begins to use gold to fashion decorative objects. The gold was probably mined in the Transylvanian Alps or the Mount Pangaion area in SPDR China The Sumer civilization of southern Irag uses gold to create a wide range of jewelry, often using sophisticated and varied styles still worn today. Switzerland Japan Netherlands Thrace A BRIEF HISTORY OF GOLD 4000 'B.C. 3000 B.C. After a victorious campaign in Gaul, Julius Caesar brings back enough gold to give 200 coins to each of his soldiers and repay all of Rome's debts. The first coins made purely from gold are minted in Lydia, a kingdom of Asia Minor. The immense gold- bearing Egypt a wealthy nation, recognized standard medium 1091 B.C. Little squares of gold are legalized in China as a form of 560 58 B.C. B.C. money. international trade. 1500 B.C. I09I B.C. 4, Great Britain shifts to a monetary system based on gold and silver. First U.S. gold coin is struck by Ephraim Brasher, a goldsmith. Venice introduces the 814 A.D. Charlemagne overruns the Avars and plunders their vast quantities of gold, making it possible for him to take control over much of western Europe.. gold Ducat, which soon becomes the most popular coin in the world and remains so for more than five centuries. 1377 A.D. 178- A.D. 1284 814 A.D. A.D. SPE A strict gold standard is suspended by several countries, including United States and Great Britain, during World War I. A 17-pound gold nugget is found in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, the first documented gold discovery in the United Two prospectors discover gold while fishing in Klondike, Alaska, spawning the last gold rush of the century. 1900 A.D. IQ19 A.D. States 1898 A.D. The Gold Standard Act 1799 A.D. places the United States officially on the gold standard, committing the United States to maintain a fixed exchange rate in relation to other countries on the gold standard. United States becomes the world's second largest gold producing nation. The first space shuttle is launched, using gold- coated impellers in its liquid hydrogen fuel pump. 1990 A.D. 1999 A.D. The Euro, a pan- European currency, is introduced, backed by a new European Central Bank holding 15% of its reserves in gold. 1981 A.D. 1944 A.D. The Bretton Woods agreement, ratified by the U.S. Congress in 1945, establishes a gold exchange standard and two new international organizations, the Interna- tional Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. Phelps' wins 8th gold Gold up as international gold touches $1,000 Gold hits record highs GOLD ON THE INTERNET A breakdown of the "gold" related inquiries on Google Trends BARRICK Here is a snapshot of when (and why) the public's collective mind focusedon researching the word "gold" during the last few years Barrick Gold Eliminates All Gold Hedges White wins halfpipe gold Canada wins gold in women's hockey B CD 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 GOLDEN FACTS THE KARAT SYSTEM A total of 165,000 tonnes of gold have been mined in human history, as of 2009. This is roughly equivalent to 5.3 billion troy ounces or, in terms of volume, about 8,500 cubic meters, or a 20.4m cube. 100.0% Karat 19.7% Karat Gold melts at 1,064.18° degrees C 75.0% Karat 58.5% Karat 41.6% Karat a large truck can easily reach 20,5 meters in lenght (67 ft). The specific gravity of gold is 19.3, meaning gold weighs 19.3 times more than an equal volume of water Sources: goldprice.org 2010, wikipedia, ritholtz.com, nma.org, google.com Øne Mint CREDITLOAN® REAL ANSWERS. REAL SOLUTIONS. |30 YEARS OF GOLD PRICES Gold Price in USD/oz Last Close: 1,274:80 (on 16th of September. 2010) 1,200 1,000 800 600 400 ETF 200 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 ETF DEMAND VS GOLD PRICE 1,200 1,000 The price of gold is determined 800 through trading in the gold and derivatives markets, but a procedure 600 known as the Gold Fixing in London, originating in September 1919, provides a daily benchmark price 400 to the industry 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 THE GOLD CULT CULT How the human race compel their efforts on that shiny piece of rock WORLD GOLD PRODUCERS Shown as a percentage of the top producer (South Africa - 294 tonnes) I 90 WORLD GOLD RESERVES Gold holdings in kilograms per country 100 USA | 8,133,500 Germany 3,412,600 3,217,300 IMF Italy France 2,451,800 2,450,700 | 1,120,600 1,054,000 1,040,000 | 756,200 612,500 A culture, centered in what is today Eastern Europe, begins to use gold to fashion decorative objects. The gold was probably mined in the Transylvanian Alps or the Mount Pangaion area in SPDR China The Sumer civilization of southern Irag uses gold to create a wide range of jewelry, often using sophisticated and varied styles still worn today. Switzerland Japan Netherlands Thrace A BRIEF HISTORY OF GOLD 4000 'B.C. 3000 В.С. After a victorious campaign in Gaul, Julius Caesar brings back enough gold to give 200 coins to each of his soldiers and repay all of Rome's debts. The first coins made purely from gold are minted in Lydia, a kingdom of Asia Minor. The immense gold- bearing Egypt a wealthy nation, recognized standard medium 1091 B.C. Little squares of gold are legalized in China as a form of 560 58 "В.С. B.C. money. international trade. 1500 B.C. I09I В.С. 4, Great Britain shifts to a monetary system based on gold and silver. First U.S. gold coin is struck by Ephraim Brasher, a goldsmith. Venice introduces the 814 A.D. Charlemagne overruns the Avars and plunders their vast quantities of gold, making it possible for him to take control over much of western Europe.. gold Ducat, which soon becomes the most popular coin in the world and remains so for more than five centuries. 1377 A.D. 178- A.D. 1284 814 A.D. A.D. SPE A strict gold standard is suspended by several countries, including United States and Great Britain, during World War I. A 17-pound gold nugget is found in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, the first documented gold discovery in the United Two prospectors discover gold while fishing in Klondike, Alaska, spawning the last gold rush of the century. 1900 A.D. IQ19 A.D. States 1898 A.D. The Gold Standard Act 1799 A.D. places the United States officially on the gold standard, committing the United States to maintain a fixed exchange rate in relation to other countries on the gold standard. United States becomes the world's second largest gold producing nation. The first space shuttle is launched, using gold- coated impellers in its liquid hydrogen fuel pump. 1990 A.D. 1999 A.D. The Euro, a pan- European currency, is introduced, backed by a new European Central Bank holding 15% of its reserves in gold. 1981 A.D. 1944 A.D. The Bretton Woods agreement, ratified by the U.S. Congress in 1945, establishes a gold exchange standard and two new international organizations, the Interna- tional Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. Phelps' wins 8th gold Gold up as international gold touches $1,000 Gold hits record highs GOLD ON THE INTERNET A breakdown of the "gold" related inquiries on Google Trends BARRICK Here is a snapshot of when (and why) the public's collective mind focusedon researching the word "gold" during the last few years Barrick Gold Eliminates All Gold Hedges White wins halfpipe gold Canada wins gold in women's hockey B CD 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 GOLDEN FACTS THE KARAT SYSTEM A total of 165,000 tonnes of gold have been mined in human history, as of 2009. This is roughly equivalent to 5.3 billion troy ounces or, in terms of volume, about 8,500 cubic meters, or a 20.4m cube. 100.0% Karat 19.7% Кarat Gold melts at 1,064.18° degrees C 75.0% Karat 58.5% Кarat 41.6% Karat a large truck can easily reach 20,5 meters in lenght (67 ft). The specific gravity of gold is 19.3, meaning gold weighs 19.3 times more than an equal volume of water Sources: goldprice.org 2010, wikipedia, ritholtz.com, nma.org, google.com Øne Mint CREDITLOAN® REAL ANSWERS. REAL SOLUTIONS. |30 YEARS OF GOLD PRICES Gold Price in USD/oz Last Close: 1,274:80 (on 16th of September. 2010) 1,200 1,000 800 600 400 ETF 200 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 ETF DEMAND VS GOLD PRICE 1,200 1,000 The price of gold is determined 800 through trading in the gold and derivatives markets, but a procedure 600 known as the Gold Fixing in London, originating in September 1919, provides a daily benchmark price 400 to the industry 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 THE GOLD CULT CULT How the human race compel their efforts on that shiny piece of rock WORLD GOLD PRODUCERS Shown as a percentage of the top producer (South Africa - 294 tonnes) I 90 WORLD GOLD RESERVES Gold holdings in kilograms per country 100 USA | 8,133,500 Germany 3,412,600 3,217,300 IMF Italy France 2,451,800 2,450,700 | 1,120,600 1,054,000 1,040,000 | 756,200 612,500 A culture, centered in what is today Eastern Europe, begins to use gold to fashion decorative objects. The gold was probably mined in the Transylvanian Alps or the Mount Pangaion area in SPDR China The Sumer civilization of southern Irag uses gold to create a wide range of jewelry, often using sophisticated and varied styles still worn today. Switzerland Japan Netherlands Thrace A BRIEF HISTORY OF GOLD 4000 'B.C. 3000 В.С. After a victorious campaign in Gaul, Julius Caesar brings back enough gold to give 200 coins to each of his soldiers and repay all of Rome's debts. The first coins made purely from gold are minted in Lydia, a kingdom of Asia Minor. The immense gold- bearing Egypt a wealthy nation, recognized standard medium 1091 B.C. Little squares of gold are legalized in China as a form of 560 58 "В.С. B.C. money. international trade. 1500 B.C. I09I В.С. 4, Great Britain shifts to a monetary system based on gold and silver. First U.S. gold coin is struck by Ephraim Brasher, a goldsmith. Venice introduces the 814 A.D. Charlemagne overruns the Avars and plunders their vast quantities of gold, making it possible for him to take control over much of western Europe.. gold Ducat, which soon becomes the most popular coin in the world and remains so for more than five centuries. 1377 A.D. 178- A.D. 1284 814 A.D. A.D. SPE A strict gold standard is suspended by several countries, including United States and Great Britain, during World War I. A 17-pound gold nugget is found in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, the first documented gold discovery in the United Two prospectors discover gold while fishing in Klondike, Alaska, spawning the last gold rush of the century. 1900 A.D. IQ19 A.D. States 1898 A.D. The Gold Standard Act 1799 A.D. places the United States officially on the gold standard, committing the United States to maintain a fixed exchange rate in relation to other countries on the gold standard. United States becomes the world's second largest gold producing nation. The first space shuttle is launched, using gold- coated impellers in its liquid hydrogen fuel pump. 1990 A.D. 1999 A.D. The Euro, a pan- European currency, is introduced, backed by a new European Central Bank holding 15% of its reserves in gold. 1981 A.D. 1944 A.D. The Bretton Woods agreement, ratified by the U.S. Congress in 1945, establishes a gold exchange standard and two new international organizations, the Interna- tional Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. Phelps' wins 8th gold Gold up as international gold touches $1,000 Gold hits record highs GOLD ON THE INTERNET A breakdown of the "gold" related inquiries on Google Trends BARRICK Here is a snapshot of when (and why) the public's collective mind focusedon researching the word "gold" during the last few years Barrick Gold Eliminates All Gold Hedges White wins halfpipe gold Canada wins gold in women's hockey B CD 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 GOLDEN FACTS THE KARAT SYSTEM A total of 165,000 tonnes of gold have been mined in human history, as of 2009. This is roughly equivalent to 5.3 billion troy ounces or, in terms of volume, about 8,500 cubic meters, or a 20.4m cube. 100.0% Karat 19.7% Кarat Gold melts at 1,064.18° degrees C 75.0% Karat 58.5% Кarat 41.6% Karat a large truck can easily reach 20,5 meters in lenght (67 ft). The specific gravity of gold is 19.3, meaning gold weighs 19.3 times more than an equal volume of water Sources: goldprice.org 2010, wikipedia, ritholtz.com, nma.org, google.com Øne Mint CREDITLOAN® REAL ANSWERS. REAL SOLUTIONS. |30 YEARS OF GOLD PRICES Gold Price in USD/oz Last Close: 1,274:80 (on 16th of September. 2010) 1,200 1,000 800 600 400 ETF 200 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 ETF DEMAND VS GOLD PRICE 1,200 1,000 The price of gold is determined 800 through trading in the gold and derivatives markets, but a procedure 600 known as the Gold Fixing in London, originating in September 1919, provides a daily benchmark price 400 to the industry 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 THE GOLD CULT CULT How the human race compel their efforts on that shiny piece of rock WORLD GOLD PRODUCERS Shown as a percentage of the top producer (South Africa - 294 tonnes) I 90 WORLD GOLD RESERVES Gold holdings in kilograms per country 100 USA | 8,133,500 Germany 3,412,600 3,217,300 IMF Italy France 2,451,800 2,450,700 | 1,120,600 1,054,000 1,040,000 | 756,200 612,500 A culture, centered in what is today Eastern Europe, begins to use gold to fashion decorative objects. The gold was probably mined in the Transylvanian Alps or the Mount Pangaion area in SPDR China The Sumer civilization of southern Irag uses gold to create a wide range of jewelry, often using sophisticated and varied styles still worn today. Switzerland Japan Netherlands Thrace A BRIEF HISTORY OF GOLD 4000 'B.C. 3000 В.С. After a victorious campaign in Gaul, Julius Caesar brings back enough gold to give 200 coins to each of his soldiers and repay all of Rome's debts. The first coins made purely from gold are minted in Lydia, a kingdom of Asia Minor. The immense gold- bearing Egypt a wealthy nation, recognized standard medium 1091 B.C. Little squares of gold are legalized in China as a form of 560 58 "В.С. B.C. money. international trade. 1500 B.C. I09I В.С. 4, Great Britain shifts to a monetary system based on gold and silver. First U.S. gold coin is struck by Ephraim Brasher, a goldsmith. Venice introduces the 814 A.D. Charlemagne overruns the Avars and plunders their vast quantities of gold, making it possible for him to take control over much of western Europe.. gold Ducat, which soon becomes the most popular coin in the world and remains so for more than five centuries. 1377 A.D. 178- A.D. 1284 814 A.D. A.D. SPE A strict gold standard is suspended by several countries, including United States and Great Britain, during World War I. A 17-pound gold nugget is found in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, the first documented gold discovery in the United Two prospectors discover gold while fishing in Klondike, Alaska, spawning the last gold rush of the century. 1900 A.D. IQ19 A.D. States 1898 A.D. The Gold Standard Act 1799 A.D. places the United States officially on the gold standard, committing the United States to maintain a fixed exchange rate in relation to other countries on the gold standard. United States becomes the world's second largest gold producing nation. The first space shuttle is launched, using gold- coated impellers in its liquid hydrogen fuel pump. 1990 A.D. 1999 A.D. The Euro, a pan- European currency, is introduced, backed by a new European Central Bank holding 15% of its reserves in gold. 1981 A.D. 1944 A.D. The Bretton Woods agreement, ratified by the U.S. Congress in 1945, establishes a gold exchange standard and two new international organizations, the Interna- tional Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. Phelps' wins 8th gold Gold up as international gold touches $1,000 Gold hits record highs GOLD ON THE INTERNET A breakdown of the "gold" related inquiries on Google Trends BARRICK Here is a snapshot of when (and why) the public's collective mind focusedon researching the word "gold" during the last few years Barrick Gold Eliminates All Gold Hedges White wins halfpipe gold Canada wins gold in women's hockey B CD 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 GOLDEN FACTS THE KARAT SYSTEM A total of 165,000 tonnes of gold have been mined in human history, as of 2009. This is roughly equivalent to 5.3 billion troy ounces or, in terms of volume, about 8,500 cubic meters, or a 20.4m cube. 100.0% Karat 19.7% Кarat Gold melts at 1,064.18° degrees C 75.0% Karat 58.5% Кarat 41.6% Karat a large truck can easily reach 20,5 meters in lenght (67 ft). The specific gravity of gold is 19.3, meaning gold weighs 19.3 times more than an equal volume of water Sources: goldprice.org 2010, wikipedia, ritholtz.com, nma.org, google.com Øne Mint CREDITLOAN® REAL ANSWERS. REAL SOLUTIONS. |30 YEARS OF GOLD PRICES Gold Price in USD/oz Last Close: 1,274:80 (on 16th of September. 2010) 1,200 1,000 800 600 400 ETF 200 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 ETF DEMAND VS GOLD PRICE 1,200 1,000 The price of gold is determined 800 through trading in the gold and derivatives markets, but a procedure 600 known as the Gold Fixing in London, originating in September 1919, provides a daily benchmark price 400 to the industry 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 THE GOLD CULT CULT How the human race compel their efforts on that shiny piece of rock WORLD GOLD PRODUCERS Shown as a percentage of the top producer (South Africa - 294 tonnes) I 90 WORLD GOLD RESERVES Gold holdings in kilograms per country 100 USA | 8,133,500 Germany 3,412,600 3,217,300 IMF Italy France 2,451,800 2,450,700 | 1,120,600 1,054,000 1,040,000 | 756,200 612,500 A culture, centered in what is today Eastern Europe, begins to use gold to fashion decorative objects. The gold was probably mined in the Transylvanian Alps or the Mount Pangaion area in SPDR China The Sumer civilization of southern Irag uses gold to create a wide range of jewelry, often using sophisticated and varied styles still worn today. Switzerland Japan Netherlands Thrace A BRIEF HISTORY OF GOLD 4000 'B.C. 3000 В.С. After a victorious campaign in Gaul, Julius Caesar brings back enough gold to give 200 coins to each of his soldiers and repay all of Rome's debts. The first coins made purely from gold are minted in Lydia, a kingdom of Asia Minor. The immense gold- bearing Egypt a wealthy nation, recognized standard medium 1091 B.C. Little squares of gold are legalized in China as a form of 560 58 "В.С. B.C. money. international trade. 1500 B.C. I09I В.С. 4, Great Britain shifts to a monetary system based on gold and silver. First U.S. gold coin is struck by Ephraim Brasher, a goldsmith. Venice introduces the 814 A.D. Charlemagne overruns the Avars and plunders their vast quantities of gold, making it possible for him to take control over much of western Europe.. gold Ducat, which soon becomes the most popular coin in the world and remains so for more than five centuries. 1377 A.D. 178- A.D. 1284 814 A.D. A.D. SPE A strict gold standard is suspended by several countries, including United States and Great Britain, during World War I. A 17-pound gold nugget is found in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, the first documented gold discovery in the United Two prospectors discover gold while fishing in Klondike, Alaska, spawning the last gold rush of the century. 1900 A.D. IQ19 A.D. States 1898 A.D. The Gold Standard Act 1799 A.D. places the United States officially on the gold standard, committing the United States to maintain a fixed exchange rate in relation to other countries on the gold standard. United States becomes the world's second largest gold producing nation. The first space shuttle is launched, using gold- coated impellers in its liquid hydrogen fuel pump. 1990 A.D. 1999 A.D. The Euro, a pan- European currency, is introduced, backed by a new European Central Bank holding 15% of its reserves in gold. 1981 A.D. 1944 A.D. The Bretton Woods agreement, ratified by the U.S. Congress in 1945, establishes a gold exchange standard and two new international organizations, the Interna- tional Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. Phelps' wins 8th gold Gold up as international gold touches $1,000 Gold hits record highs GOLD ON THE INTERNET A breakdown of the "gold" related inquiries on Google Trends BARRICK Here is a snapshot of when (and why) the public's collective mind focusedon researching the word "gold" during the last few years Barrick Gold Eliminates All Gold Hedges White wins halfpipe gold Canada wins gold in women's hockey B CD 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 GOLDEN FACTS THE KARAT SYSTEM A total of 165,000 tonnes of gold have been mined in human history, as of 2009. This is roughly equivalent to 5.3 billion troy ounces or, in terms of volume, about 8,500 cubic meters, or a 20.4m cube. 100.0% Karat 19.7% Кarat Gold melts at 1,064.18° degrees C 75.0% Karat 58.5% Кarat 41.6% Karat a large truck can easily reach 20,5 meters in lenght (67 ft). The specific gravity of gold is 19.3, meaning gold weighs 19.3 times more than an equal volume of water Sources: goldprice.org 2010, wikipedia, ritholtz.com, nma.org, google.com Øne Mint CREDITLOAN® REAL ANSWERS. REAL SOLUTIONS. |30 YEARS OF GOLD PRICES Gold Price in USD/oz Last Close: 1,274:80 (on 16th of September. 2010) 1,200 1,000 800 600 400 ETF 200 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 ETF DEMAND VS GOLD PRICE 1,200 1,000 The price of gold is determined 800 through trading in the gold and derivatives markets, but a procedure 600 known as the Gold Fixing in London, originating in September 1919, provides a daily benchmark price 400 to the industry 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 THE GOLD CULT CULT How the human race compel their efforts on that shiny piece of rock WORLD GOLD PRODUCERS Shown as a percentage of the top producer (South Africa - 294 tonnes) I 90 WORLD GOLD RESERVES Gold holdings in kilograms per country 100 USA | 8,133,500 Germany 3,412,600 3,217,300 IMF Italy France 2,451,800 2,450,700 | 1,120,600 1,054,000 1,040,000 | 756,200 612,500 A culture, centered in what is today Eastern Europe, begins to use gold to fashion decorative objects. The gold was probably mined in the Transylvanian Alps or the Mount Pangaion area in SPDR China The Sumer civilization of southern Irag uses gold to create a wide range of jewelry, often using sophisticated and varied styles still worn today. Switzerland Japan Netherlands Thrace A BRIEF HISTORY OF GOLD 4000 'B.C. 3000 В.С. After a victorious campaign in Gaul, Julius Caesar brings back enough gold to give 200 coins to each of his soldiers and repay all of Rome's debts. The first coins made purely from gold are minted in Lydia, a kingdom of Asia Minor. The immense gold- bearing Egypt a wealthy nation, recognized standard medium 1091 B.C. Little squares of gold are legalized in China as a form of 560 58 "В.С. B.C. money. international trade. 1500 B.C. I09I В.С. 4, Great Britain shifts to a monetary system based on gold and silver. First U.S. gold coin is struck by Ephraim Brasher, a goldsmith. Venice introduces the 814 A.D. Charlemagne overruns the Avars and plunders their vast quantities of gold, making it possible for him to take control over much of western Europe.. gold Ducat, which soon becomes the most popular coin in the world and remains so for more than five centuries. 1377 A.D. 178- A.D. 1284 814 A.D. A.D. SPE A strict gold standard is suspended by several countries, including United States and Great Britain, during World War I. A 17-pound gold nugget is found in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, the first documented gold discovery in the United Two prospectors discover gold while fishing in Klondike, Alaska, spawning the last gold rush of the century. 1900 A.D. IQ19 A.D. States 1898 A.D. The Gold Standard Act 1799 A.D. places the United States officially on the gold standard, committing the United States to maintain a fixed exchange rate in relation to other countries on the gold standard. United States becomes the world's second largest gold producing nation. The first space shuttle is launched, using gold- coated impellers in its liquid hydrogen fuel pump. 1990 A.D. 1999 A.D. The Euro, a pan- European currency, is introduced, backed by a new European Central Bank holding 15% of its reserves in gold. 1981 A.D. 1944 A.D. The Bretton Woods agreement, ratified by the U.S. Congress in 1945, establishes a gold exchange standard and two new international organizations, the Interna- tional Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. Phelps' wins 8th gold Gold up as international gold touches $1,000 Gold hits record highs GOLD ON THE INTERNET A breakdown of the "gold" related inquiries on Google Trends BARRICK Here is a snapshot of when (and why) the public's collective mind focusedon researching the word "gold" during the last few years Barrick Gold Eliminates All Gold Hedges White wins halfpipe gold Canada wins gold in women's hockey B CD 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 GOLDEN FACTS THE KARAT SYSTEM A total of 165,000 tonnes of gold have been mined in human history, as of 2009. This is roughly equivalent to 5.3 billion troy ounces or, in terms of volume, about 8,500 cubic meters, or a 20.4m cube. 100.0% Karat 19.7% Кarat Gold melts at 1,064.18° degrees C 75.0% Karat 58.5% Кarat 41.6% Karat a large truck can easily reach 20,5 meters in lenght (67 ft). The specific gravity of gold is 19.3, meaning gold weighs 19.3 times more than an equal volume of water Sources: goldprice.org 2010, wikipedia, ritholtz.com, nma.org, google.com Øne Mint CREDITLOAN® REAL ANSWERS. REAL SOLUTIONS. |30 YEARS OF GOLD PRICES Gold Price in USD/oz Last Close: 1,274:80 (on 16th of September. 2010) 1,200 1,000 800 600 400 ETF 200 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 ETF DEMAND VS GOLD PRICE 1,200 1,000 The price of gold is determined 800 through trading in the gold and derivatives markets, but a procedure 600 known as the Gold Fixing in London, originating in September 1919, provides a daily benchmark price 400 to the industry 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 THE GOLD CULT CULT How the human race compel their efforts on that shiny piece of rock WORLD GOLD PRODUCERS Shown as a percentage of the top producer (South Africa - 294 tonnes) I 90 WORLD GOLD RESERVES Gold holdings in kilograms per country 100 USA | 8,133,500 Germany 3,412,600 3,217,300 IMF Italy France 2,451,800 2,450,700 | 1,120,600 1,054,000 1,040,000 | 756,200 612,500 A culture, centered in what is today Eastern Europe, begins to use gold to fashion decorative objects. The gold was probably mined in the Transylvanian Alps or the Mount Pangaion area in SPDR China The Sumer civilization of southern Irag uses gold to create a wide range of jewelry, often using sophisticated and varied styles still worn today. Switzerland Japan Netherlands Thrace A BRIEF HISTORY OF GOLD 4000 'B.C. 3000 В.С. After a victorious campaign in Gaul, Julius Caesar brings back enough gold to give 200 coins to each of his soldiers and repay all of Rome's debts. The first coins made purely from gold are minted in Lydia, a kingdom of Asia Minor. The immense gold- bearing Egypt a wealthy nation, recognized standard medium 1091 B.C. Little squares of gold are legalized in China as a form of 560 58 "В.С. B.C. money. international trade. 1500 B.C. I09I В.С. 4, Great Britain shifts to a monetary system based on gold and silver. First U.S. gold coin is struck by Ephraim Brasher, a goldsmith. Venice introduces the 814 A.D. Charlemagne overruns the Avars and plunders their vast quantities of gold, making it possible for him to take control over much of western Europe.. gold Ducat, which soon becomes the most popular coin in the world and remains so for more than five centuries. 1377 A.D. 178- A.D. 1284 814 A.D. A.D. SPE A strict gold standard is suspended by several countries, including United States and Great Britain, during World War I. A 17-pound gold nugget is found in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, the first documented gold discovery in the United Two prospectors discover gold while fishing in Klondike, Alaska, spawning the last gold rush of the century. 1900 A.D. IQ19 A.D. States 1898 A.D. The Gold Standard Act 1799 A.D. places the United States officially on the gold standard, committing the United States to maintain a fixed exchange rate in relation to other countries on the gold standard. United States becomes the world's second largest gold producing nation. The first space shuttle is launched, using gold- coated impellers in its liquid hydrogen fuel pump. 1990 A.D. 1999 A.D. The Euro, a pan- European currency, is introduced, backed by a new European Central Bank holding 15% of its reserves in gold. 1981 A.D. 1944 A.D. The Bretton Woods agreement, ratified by the U.S. Congress in 1945, establishes a gold exchange standard and two new international organizations, the Interna- tional Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. Phelps' wins 8th gold Gold up as international gold touches $1,000 Gold hits record highs GOLD ON THE INTERNET A breakdown of the "gold" related inquiries on Google Trends BARRICK Here is a snapshot of when (and why) the public's collective mind focusedon researching the word "gold" during the last few years Barrick Gold Eliminates All Gold Hedges White wins halfpipe gold Canada wins gold in women's hockey B CD 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 GOLDEN FACTS THE KARAT SYSTEM A total of 165,000 tonnes of gold have been mined in human history, as of 2009. This is roughly equivalent to 5.3 billion troy ounces or, in terms of volume, about 8,500 cubic meters, or a 20.4m cube. 100.0% Karat 19.7% Кarat Gold melts at 1,064.18° degrees C 75.0% Karat 58.5% Кarat 41.6% Karat a large truck can easily reach 20,5 meters in lenght (67 ft). The specific gravity of gold is 19.3, meaning gold weighs 19.3 times more than an equal volume of water Sources: goldprice.org 2010, wikipedia, ritholtz.com, nma.org, google.com