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Gold Recycling Process

: Large lots of gold ready for recycling can be brought to Manhattan Gold and Silver for many types of testing. This is a large lot of gold ready to be melted into a brick and fire assayed.

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Pennyweight Conversion

Pennyweight Conversion

Gold is a precious metal that is used throughout the world for currency, jewelry, decorative art and

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How Is Gold Measured and Evaluated

Gold is measured by karat weight and depending on the number stamped on the piece, determines how pure the gold is. The higher the karat weight of gold, the more pure it is.

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Recycling Gold

Recycling Gold

While Earth Day is just once a year, we need to be responsible every day. Nearly all gold in circulation is recycled in some form, making it an environmentally friendly metal.

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Olympics Going Green – Recycling Precious Metals for Medals

Olympics Going Green – Recycling Precious Metals for Medals

The Olympic Games are going green by giving out medals with recycled computer parts contained within them. In this effort, they are trying to reduce green house emissions by 15%.

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Fire Assay

Fire Assay

Fire Assay is the best way to determine the amount and purity of your gold. Compared to X-Ray assaying, fire assaying is more accurate, which means you get more for your gold.

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