Gold is beautiful yellow money that people all over the world cherish. The value of gold as a unit of exchange does not diminish. Gold is an excellent hedge against inflation and investors all over the world use gold as part of their investment portfolios.

The Gold Standard Magazine agrees: "Indeed, during the monetary crisis of the last several years, the price of gold soared in free world markets as more and more individuals around the world acquired gold as a hedge against actual and potential currency devaluations"

Gold is one of the most used mined minerals. The characteristic of gold make it useful in several industries. Some of the uses for gold include:

*As a conductor of heat and electricity

*Used in Dentistry for gold crowns and teeth restorations

*Used in computer manufacturing

*Used in the treatment of some arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis

Because "gold is malleable, a single ounce of gold can be drawn into a wire 35 miles long or hammered into sheets less than five millionth of an inch thick" Gold can be made into thread and used to embroider and sew clothing.

All of the other uses for gold are minimal compared to the amount of gold that is used for jewelry. Over one third of the gold mined is used to produce jewelry. Mouth jewelry or fronts is a popular fad among rap stars. These hip hop rappers sport "teeth covers" made of gold or platinum that are encrusted with diamond to show off their wealth. Gold is and always has been a symbol of wealth.

Gold is money. Owning gold has historically been a way to store wealth. The price of gold is independent of the trends that determine he prices of other financial asset. Equity might depend on the earnings or growth of the company. The prices in the bond market may be tied to the safety, yield or comparisons in the market.

The price of gold is dependent on supply and demand, foreign exchange rates, inflation, interest rates, there are other factors but the main point is the price of gold will move independently of the prices of other financial asset. Gold maintains it value over time.

Gold is a tangible or real asset.Gold is more stable than any other merchandise so even in the marketplace today gold can still out perform most markets. Gold bars, coins or jewelry are tangible assets that can be used for asset protection.