Frequently Asked Questions about gold

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1. Alchemy: Can base metals be turned into gold?

    

2. Am I better off buying bullion bars or coins?

    

3. Are there likely to be new practical uses for gold discovered in the coming years?

    

4. As well as electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance, what other properties of gold are useful?

    

5. Can I buy gold or sell gold through the WGC?

    

6. Can I find out where my gold jewellery was manufactured?

    

7. Can I tell where the gold in my jewellery was sourced?

    

8. Can the gold used in industrial applications be recycled?

    

9. Can the information or photos on your website be reproduced for educational or personal use?

    

10. Can you comment on historical returns of gold vs stocks?

     

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12. Do gold mutual funds invest in gold?

     

13. Do you supply materials that can be used in advertising?

     

14. Do you supply training materials on gold?

     

15. Does the demand for gold follow a seasonal pattern?

     

16. Does the WGC know where to purchase machinery in jewellery production / gold extraction?

     

17. Does the WGC promote jewellery competitions?

     

18. Does the WGC sponsor individuals?

     

19. Hasn't it been shown that countries without natural resources - like many of those in East Asia - have been more successful economically than those with natural resources?

     

20. How big is a tonne of gold?

     

21. How big is the gold investment market?

     

22. How can gold be both a currency and a commodity? Isn't this a contradiction?

     

23. How can I buy or sell gold?

     

24. How can I contact a bullion dealer?

     

25. How can I invest in gold?