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The allure of gold – a guide for investors

Over this week and next, I look at gold as an investment. A quick disclaimer: this is not a recommendation to invest in gold and does not constitute financial advice; it is simply aimed at providing you with information.

Before we get into the serious business of investing in gold, here are some interesting historical and scientific facts about this most noble of metals, gleaned from various websites, including Wikipedia:

● Gold is remarkably non-reactive, and as it does not oxidise, it is most often found in its native metal state. It is also extremely malleable, so much so that it can be stretched into

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