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		<title>www.gold.org: World Gold Council, the information resource for gold, investment, jewellery, science and technology, historical and culture. Latest gold news stories from the World Gold Council</title>
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<title>&#39;Show&#45;stopping&#39; gold sculpture to go on display</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A unique gold sculpture crafted by Hiroshi Suzuki is to go on display in London next year.
The Japanese artist's Aqua-Poesy XI Kin vessel was hammer-raised and chased in 22-c gold and will go on show as part of a major exhibition of the sculptor's work at the Goldsmiths' Hall.<br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Rare medieval gold rings sold at auction</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Two rare gold rings dating back to the medieval period have been sold at auction.
A ring made of a twisted gold rope dating back to the 11th or 12th century fetched a price of &#163;1,875 at the Jewels of South Kensington sale held by Christie's yesterday (November 19th).<br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Gold pendant unveiled to celebrate UAE National Day</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A limited edition 18-c gold pendant has been created to celebrate United Arab Emirates (UAE) National Day on December 2nd.
Muna Al Haddad, designer of the Ghenej jewellery collection, says that the gold pendant represents the seven emirates of the UAE as one heart and is designed in the shape of the UAE map. <br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Imperial Japanese gold leaf treasures on display</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A selection of imperial Japanese treasures and artefacts decorated with gold leaf have gone on display.
The Treasures of the Imperial Collection: Splendor of Japanese Art exhibition at the Tokyo National Museum includes a variety of writing desks, containers and stationery boxes embellished with the precious metal, the Japan Times reports.<br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>15th century gold coin found at Russian monastery</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A rare Hungarian gold coin dating back to the 15th century has been found at a monastery near Moscow.
The coin was part of a wider hoard of cannonballs, jewellery, ceramics and other artefacts believed to be 3,000 years old, according to an Itar-Tass report cited by Zee News.<br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Gold rings reproduced for Tutankhamun exhibition </title>
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<description><![CDATA[A series of gold items are being reproduced for a Tutankhamun exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) in Toronto, Canada. 
The gold rings, bracelets and pendants were originally produced in 1979 when the King Tut exhibition previously visited the gallery, says the Toronto Star.<br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>18&#45;c gold pacifiers &#39;the most opulent baby gift&#39;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Pacifiers made out of 18-c gold are being sold in Dubai for over &#163;3,000, according to the Khaleej Times.
Camelia Mohebi came up with the idea of designing opulent baby gifts after searching Dubai's shops for a unique gift for her newborn niece in 2006. <br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Gold coins are &#39;better investment&#39; than jewellery</title>
<link>http://www.gold.org/news/2009/11/20/story/13472/gold_coins_are_better_investment_than_jewellery/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[More Indian people are investing in gold coins than gold jewellery. 
Aditya Sinha commented to the NDTV Profit India Business news channel that customer preferences in terms of buying gold are changing. <br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Gold nanoparticle arrays provide &quot;building blocks&quot; </title>
<link>http://www.gold.org/news/2009/11/20/story/13473/gold_nanoparticle_arrays_provide_building_blocks/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Gold nanoparticles arranged in directed one-dimensional arrays could provide &quot;promising building blocks&quot; emerging nanotechnology applications such as biosensors, nanoelectronics and catalysts, it has been claimed. 
According to Niti's Blog on new developments in nanotechnology research, advances in lithography have allowed scientists to develop &quot;precise and reproducible&quot; patterns of nanoparticles. <br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Gold coin donations bring Christmas cheer for Salvation Army</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Gold coins anonymously deposited in the Salvation Army's famous red kettle collections during the festive season in the United States have provided a big boost to the church organisation. 
Former Iowa City mayor and Salvation Army advisory board member Ernie Lehman told the Daily Iowan that in most cases, those collecting donations with the kettles outside shopping centres and local businesses do not know who slipped the gold coins in. <br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Gold &#39;could make ideal Christmas gift&#39; </title>
<link>http://www.gold.org/news/2009/11/20/story/13475/gold_could_make_ideal_christmas_gift/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[The &quot;surging popularity&quot; of gold coins and gold-related investments could make them an ideal gift for financially-minded individuals this year, it has been claimed. 
Writing in the Financial Times' Short View column, Aline van Duyn said the gold-linked exchange traded fund SPDR Gold Shares, which was launched in 2004 by World Gold Trust Services, has &quot;proved a winner&quot; for investors, making money every year. <br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Rare gold medal rescued from scrap to be auctioned</title>
<link>http://www.gold.org/news/2009/11/19/story/13454/rare_gold_medal_rescued_from_scrap_to_be_auctioned/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[A rare gold Tiffany &amp; Co medal found by a Liverpool jeweller in its scrap pile is to go on auction later this month.
The 20-c gold Life Saving Medal was designed by CH Lovett and awarded to Alfred N Bevan by the Life Saving Benevolent Association of New York in 1911 after he saved three men from a sinking ship near St Michael's in the Azores.<br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Gold ring with Hollywood history to be auctioned</title>
<link>http://www.gold.org/news/2009/11/19/story/13455/gold_ring_with_hollywood_history_to_be_auctioned/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[A gold ring given to 1930s Hollywood actress Marion Davies by her lover is to be auctioned next month.
The gentlemen's ring features a cat's eye chrysoberyl taken from a brooch belonging to Davies and was presented to her by publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst.<br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>ANA announces theme of National Coin Week</title>
<link>http://www.gold.org/news/2009/11/19/story/13456/ana_announces_theme_of_national_coin_week/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has announced the theme for its next annual National Coin Week event.
Taking place between April 18th and 24th, the week-long initiative will take on the theme of Beautiful Places: Landmarks and Mintmarks, celebrating the landmarks and scenic locations that can be found on a number of US gold coins and other numismatic pieces.<br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Royal Mint gold coin output quadruples</title>
<link>http://www.gold.org/news/2009/11/19/story/13457/royal_mint_gold_coin_output_quadruples/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[The output of gold coins produced by the UK's Royal Mint has more than quadrupled in the year's third quarter.
Bloomberg News has reported that similarly, American Eagle gold coins produced by the US Mint has also more than doubled in the first nine months of the year. <br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Luxury gold jewellery a success at Geneva auction</title>
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<description><![CDATA[An auction of luxury jewellery held by Christie's in Geneva yesterday (November 18th) saw gold pieces attract some particularly high bids.
The top-selling gold item was an antique frame made by Faberge - best known for its jewelled eggs - that was made in the late 19th to early 20th century and sold for 183,000 Swiss francs (&#163;107,844), smashing its estimate of between 45,000 and 55,000 Swiss francs.<br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Gold ETF celebrates 5th anniversary</title>
<link>http://www.gold.org/news/2009/11/19/story/13459/gold_etf_celebrates_5th_anniversary/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[The first exchange traded fund (ETF) for gold to be listed in the United States has celebrated its fifth anniversary at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). 
SPDR Gold Shares, which carries the ticker symbol GLD, was launched in 2004 by World Gold Trust Services. <br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Rare gold coins &#39;snapped up by investors&#39;</title>
<link>http://www.gold.org/news/2009/11/19/story/13460/rare_gold_coins_snapped_up_by_investors/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Collectable gold coins are one market that is benefiting from the recession, according to the Wall Street Journal. 
The paper says that investors see collecting high-end coins as a safe haven during the current economic uncertainty when compared with more traditional investments such as bonds or stocks. <br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>US Mint to resume sales of suspended gold coins </title>
<link>http://www.gold.org/news/2009/11/19/story/13461/us_mint_to_resume_sales_of_suspended_gold_coins/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[The US Mint is to lift its freeze on the sale of half, quarter and tenth-ounce gold coins on December 3rd, thanks to an improved supply of gold blanks, according to reports. 
Demand for gold coins and bullion has been climbing in recent months as the precious metal has hit record prices and investors look to protect themselves against a possible spike in inflation and weakness in the US dollar. <br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Gold nanoparticles achieve &quot;unprecedented&quot; tumour reduction</title>
<link>http://www.gold.org/news/2009/11/19/story/13462/gold_nanoparticles_achieve_unprecedented_tumour_reduction/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Scientists have used gold nanoparticles in a new treatment that has achieve &quot;unprecedented&quot; reductions in the size of prostate cancer tumours in mice. 
Dr Kattesh Katti and Dr Raghuraman Kannan of the University of Missouri's School of Medicine have been working on the new therapy for over four years. <br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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