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11 Stunning Visualizations of Gold Show Its Value and Rarity

• LewRockwell.com By Jeff Desjardins

Gold is extremely rare, impossible to create out of "thin air", easily identifiable, malleable, and it does not tarnish. By nature of these properties, gold has been highly valued throughout history for every tiny ounce of weight. That's why it's been used by people for centuries as a monetary metal, a symbol of wealth, and a store of value.

Visualizing Gold's Value and Rarity

With all that value coming from such a small package, sometimes it is hard to put gold's immense worth into context.

The following 11 images help to capture this about gold, putting things into better perspective.

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1. The U.S. median income, as a gold cube, easily fits in the palm of your hand.


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