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How Gold Became the Standard

The gold standard has a long and winding history. Learn more about the history of the gold standard in this blog post.

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Silversmithing and the Stanley Cup

The 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs have concluded. Learn about the history and precious metal content of the trophy in this blog post.

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A Brief History of the London Fix

The London Gold Fix is considered a worldwide authority on gold prices. Learn the history of the fix in this infographic.

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The SS Central America Revisited

The SS Central America Revisited

The sunken treasure of the SS Central America was discovered in 1988, but not everything was recovered. New efforts are underway to recover the rest.

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Precious Metal Mining Techniques of Ancient Rome

Precious Metal Mining Techniques of Ancient Rome

The Roman Empire was made of greatly skilled miners. Learn some of their pioneering techniques in this blog post.

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The Inspirational Ring of Silvianus

The Inspirational Ring of Silvianus

The golden Ring of Silvianus is thought to be the inspiration behind the Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. Learn the history here.

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