About these guides

Gold For Real explains the most famous metal on Earth: the science, the history, the mining and refining, the jewelry and the market. Every guide is written in plain English and checked against public sources such as the US Geological Survey, the World Gold Council, the London Bullion Market Association, national mints and assay offices, and NASA.

What we do not do

• We do not give financial or investment advice. Price guides explain how the market works, not what you should buy or sell.
• We do not sell bullion or take payments from dealers. Products are described generically and neutrally.
• We do not take sides in politics. Monetary history is explained as history.

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