Back in the olden days, they used gold as a form of
currency. Gold bars and gold coins were used to buy
and sell commodities, until it got replaced by the
convertible paper currencies we know today. Gold has
also always been associated with wealth and power.
Back in ancient Egypt and other such ancient empires,
rulers were decked in gold and so were their palaces.
Gold artifacts and gold jars can be found among the
riches inside a palace. In not so ancient Europe,
crowns and tiaras were made of gold as well. Gold was
so important in the olden days that kings sent
expeditions all over the world to search for gold. By
searching for gold they would enrich their kingdoms
even more and gain more power. Whoever had the gold
had power. Lastly, gold has always been seen as
the "standard." Every time we enter competitions, we
always aim for the "gold" medal.

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