Coveted...Gold and Silver

Two of the most coveted metals in the world are gold and silver. Whether it be bars, bullion or coins, these beautiful metals are highly collectable. Due to the molecular makeup of these two metals, they hold fundamental values that is unlike other valuables such as paper money and stock investments. Whatever state they may be in, they are of the same exact value.  Understanding gold, with its symbol of Au, on the Periodic Table of elements is a smart idea. Knowing of its value, composition and properties can help to bring a better appreciation of all that gold is useful for other than jewelry. Gold is very ductile, which means that 5 miles of gold thread can be made from one single ounce of gold. Also, of all the elements, gold is the most malleable. One ounce can be hammered into 300 square foot sheet. Gold can even be made into flakes and eaten. Silver has the symbol Ag on the Periodic Table of Elements. It is wise to also have vast knowledge of this lustrous transition metal. Like gold, silver has many useful properties besides just being turned into jewelry. Silver can be used as a conductor for electricity. It is very commonly used in dentistry, mostly for filling cavities, Also silver kills fungus, bacteria and algae so it can be used to purify water.  If you are looking to start your collection or just add to your collection, get to a pawn shop for a good deal on either or BOTH! www.GemCoCoins.com