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Why Gold? Why Else?

Why Gold? Why Else?

Gold has been valued around the world for hundreds and hundreds of years. But why? Read on to gain some insight into the value of this precious metal.

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The History of Platinum

The History of Platinum

Platinum is a rare, durable, and lustrous precious metal, which has become a staple in diamond jewelry settings. Read this post to learn more about the history of platinum.

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Olympic Medals Are More Valuable Than Ever

Olympic Medals Are More Valuable Than Ever

A little history on Olympic medals reveals that the gold winners in London 2012 are likely to receive medals worth more than any others in the history of the games.

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Hollywood’s Love of Gold

Hollywood’s Love of Gold

Gold is a frequent “star” in Hollywood movies. Here at Manhattan Gold & Silver we’ve created a list of high-profile gold-related Hollywood titles.

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Royal Wedding Band Comes from Traditional Welsh Gold

Royal Wedding Band Comes from Traditional Welsh Gold

Kate Middleton was given a wedding band formed from Welsh gold. But is it from the Clogau mine that the Queens Mother and Princess Diana’s rings came from?

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The Royal Wedding Coin

The Royal Wedding Coin

The amount of pure silver in Australia’s official royal wedding coin commemorating Prince William and Catherine Middleton is discussed.

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