| − | Due to its characteristics being both resistant to oxidisation and rarity on [[Earth]], gold is seem as very valuable. Gold is the basis for a monetary standard used by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). Gold is currently in excess of $1400 per [[ounce]].[http://goldprice.org/gold-price.html] | + | Due to its characteristics being both resistant to oxidisation and rarity on [[Earth]], gold is seen as very valuable. Gold is the basis for a monetary standard used by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). Gold is currently in excess of $1400 per [[ounce]].[http://goldprice.org/gold-price.html] |