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The Never-ending Lure of Spanish Gold Coins

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One cannot mention Spanish gold coins without envisioning pirates, hurricanes, and shipwrecks in the Caribbean. As a matter of fact, the distinction of Florida and the Caribbean as being the location of more buried treasure than anywhere in the world has been propagated and accepted since the 1500s.

Gold collectors and investors are well aware that over $160 million in gold and silver lies buried in the tropical waters off Florida and the Caribbean. Because of its rich history of pirates, wars, hurricanes, and the presence of Spanish galleons carrying gold (also known as Spanish Escudo) and silver from the New World to the Old World, treasure hunters seeking doubloons and pieces of eight have made Florida and Caribbean waters their home away from home for decades.

Spanish gold coins are exquisite in their design and detail and some are available to collectors and investors in a wide range of denominations, sizes, and gold content. Spanish Gold Coins minted in 1877 and emblazoned with the right facing bust of King Alfonso XIII are a favorite.

The more popular denominations of gold pieces available to collectors today were struck between the years 1889 and 1890, though gold coins minted between 1588 and 1874 are much sought after. Ranging in gold content between 0.8671 and 0.0951, many of the more common denominations of Pesetas are available at reasonable prices for many collectors.

A feather in the cap of any collector, pre-1850 Spanish coins, and most especially those minted before 1800, are sought after like no other coins in the history of mankind. The coast of Florida as well as the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean have brought gold coins buried for hundreds of years to the light of day, to be enjoyed, admired, and coveted, by most coin collectors around the world.

Christina Goldman
http://www.articlesbase.com/collecting-articles/the-neverending-lure-of-spanish-gold-coins-721345.html

How come there’s a different number of Gold, Silver and Bronze medals?

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For the Vancouver 2010 olympics, there was 86 gold, 87 silver and 85 bronze medals awarded.
Shouldn’t there have been 86 of each awarded?
What happened for there to be one more silver, and one less bronze?

just out of curiosity. this has been bugging me for a while [=
That’s what I tought, but don’t they have like tie breakers to prevent this?
If anyone know what event this happened in, that would be great =)

There was a tie for second in the men’s individual biathlon. Two silvers, but no bronze were awarded.

Streamlight Stylus 6-1/4 in. Penlight With Pocket Clip and White LED UL Listed - Black

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This bright LED penlight has a battery life 20x greater than a standard flashlight and goes anywhere you need it. Case available in black, gold, silver, US flag, red, blue, and camouflage (combo only), High-intensity LED lasts 100,000 hrs. LED available in white (10 lumens), red (1.13 lumens), blue (.71 lumens), green (2.6 lumens), and ultraviolet (375 nm), Powered by 3 in.AAAA in. alkaline batteries, Runs up to 60 continuous hrs. Momentary blink and constant on modes, Serialized for easy identification, Pocket clip for easy access, 6.21 in., 1.1 oz.

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Gold wedding ring for every wedding ceremony

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On the day of wedding brides and grooms exchange the rings as a part of their marriage vows. It is considered as a token of love and not only love as we have said that this exchanging of rings stands for trust, promise, and companionship. On the left hand on ring finger this ring is worn. There are differences between a wedding ring and an engagement ring. Both can be made of gold, white gold, platinum and titanium. Traditionally wedding rings are made up of gold and silver alloy. But now designers are making rings of platinum and titanium. They are more durable and beautiful than a gold or silver ring. Platinum and titanium rings have a classy look with diamonds setting. Apart from diamonds valuable stones like emerald, ruby and Safire make these rings impressive and give them a rendering beauty. Just be sure and have a clear idea about the price and make your choice.

But till now nothing can replace the priority of gold among the couples. Gold is such a metal which can not lose its aura, its shininess and beauty over the years. Gold, as a metal is a lovely yellow color. Gold is favorable because it is looking good when it is worn and giving the right shape to it is easy and it is also durable. Pure gold is also very malleable at 24 carats so it is easy to design and shape. However, the best thing about the gold wedding ring is that it is available in different shades, designs and goes well with other metals too. If you want to purchase wedding ring made out of gold then you can quite different, inspiring shades like rose, green and even white gold.

Now you may not be sure about the factor that which type of gold ring would be perfect for the design you choose. Sometimes it is good to choose a type that is not 24 carat because every design is not suitable for 24c gold. This is because a higher carat that this would make the ring prone to twisting and going out of shape. So ensure that you select a wedding band that is either 14 c or 18 c. According to your necessity you can order a gold wedding ring which has alloyed metal. Mixture of two or more alloys along with gold to create a special and inexpensive wedding ring can be applied. Also, the more the proportion of gold the more expensive the wedding rings will be. So, to have a long-lasting wedding ring that suits your budget, select the appropriate carat value. Budget is another important thing that can attract you towards choosing a golden ring comparing platinum or tungsten ring.

Another point in favor of a gold wedding ring is that the ring can always be resized when you want to. However, remember that in case of engraving or studding of diamonds or stones, the resizing could get a tad bit difficult. A gold wedding ring is appropriate for a traditional wedding.

Mark Fisher
http://www.articlesbase.com/jewelry-articles/gold-wedding-ring-for-every-wedding-ceremony-1150857.html

How much does it cost to cover a tooth in Gold/Silver?

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Hey everybody i’ve tried those Gold tooth caps you can buy from eBay but they dont ever seem to fit my awakard teeth, Does anybody know any places where I can jus cover my tooth in gold/silver without havin to pay ridiculous amounts?

thanks in advance.

In London ideally.

Get any of these and be ready to pay ridiculous amounts to fix the damage to your tooth that you caused.

Mayfair Games Silverton The Game of Colorado Railroading and Mining Board Game

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Set in the historic mining areas of Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah, Silverton is a game of railroading, mining, and commodity market manipulation. Use your surveyor to plot your railroads and your prospector to find your mines. Operate your empire of mines and railroads to position your gold, silver, and other commodities in the right market and at the right time to reap maximum profit.

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Applications of Silver Beads in Jewellery Making

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Beads are probably one of man’s oldest forms of decoration and jewellery, and are still as popular today as they have ever been. With the advent of modern jewellery making techniques, the range of beads available to the home jeweller is vast, ranging from simple bone or wooden beads through to precious metal beads made of gold and silver.

Silver beads have been prized for centuries for their elegance and ability to compliment almost any other combination of decoration. But there is a clear difference between silver and sterling silver.

Sterling silver is commonly referred to as pure silver, but is in fact a silver alloy. Pure silver is designated as 99.9% pure, but this purity tends to make the metal very soft. In jewellery applications, this can mean that delicate work is easily damaged or broken through the slightest of knocks. Adding another base metal to the silver gives it greater durability and strength. Sterling silver has this additional alloy and is only 92.5% silver. The additional metal is usually copper (7.5%).

Adding this percentage of copper or other base metal means that the silver can be worked in more detail and turned into different shapes, perfect for bead-making. All sterling silver carries a stamp, denoting its country of origin.

Silver beads are used in almost every type of jewellery, from simple necklaces to modern body jewellery. A silver necklace carries with it an air of sophistication and elegance, particularly if the silver beads are offset with other precious or semi-precious stones or pearls. Silver has never gone out of fashion; its popularity is helped by its ability to offer elegance and quality at a fraction of the cost of the equivalent in gold. It is resistant to tarnishing, needing only to be gently cleaned occasionally to restore its beauty.

Necklaces are not the only use of silver beads in jewellery. Because of the huge range of designs available, they can be used in earrings, bracelets and cuffs to match a simple but stylish necklace. Silver beads can also be incorporated into all kinds of applications, such as embroidering onto clothing or bags, or even eveningwear shoes. Designers across the world continue to be captivated by the myriad of uses that silver beads have in fashion and couture, with the top designer houses often including beading in their collections.

Silver has the advantage of being the ‘black’ of jewellery in fashion terms - it goes with practically anything. A delicate, silver bead necklace can casually compliment a simple outfit of jeans and tee shirt. That same necklace can be worn with a cocktail dress with equal flair and finesse. A handful of silver beads, a well-thought out design and a little bit of patience can produce something that is unique and timeless. The best way to begin to incorporate silver beads into your jewellery making is to buy a small selection and let your imagination loose. The results will be uniquely yours and always a favourite part of your jewellery collection, no matter what the occasion.

Adam Hunter
http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/applications-of-silver-beads-in-jewellery-making-701140.html

Gold, Silver, and Guns

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Life isn’t easy in the 1860s on the western frontier as the discovery of gold and silver beckons prospectors, and the promise of cheap land attracts ranchers and farmers from the East Coast. It is a time of greed, lawlessness, self-preservation, and opportunity. The wayward Tom Lawson seizes the moment when he discovers a cache of silver near the town of Ribera in southern Arizona, between El Paso and Tucson. When the Lawson family receives word of Tom’s silver strike, his brother Ben must decide whether to begin his medical career as planned or assist his brother. Reluctant but enticed, Ben moves from Colorado to Arizona to help his sibling. On the stagecoach ride from El Paso to Ribera, he and the other passengers are robbed. It becomes all too evident that the territory is under constant threat by Indians, renegade discharged Confederate soldiers, and disenfranchised Mexicans. “Gold, Silver, and Guns” follows the stories of Ben and five others who migrate to Ribera seeking adventure and fortune. As they discover that life in this agitated small town may pose challenges and risks far greater than the rewards, they each must weigh the price of what it takes to survive and prosper.

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Hedging the Dollar With Gold

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Gold is the premier monetary and chaos hedging asset of the world. During times of geopolitical tension, times of war, financial turmoil and global uncertainty it has a direct response. In the future gold will go much higher because globally and within the US there is too much spending, the Federal Reserve and the banks are printing too much money. Rising global inflation, a weak US Dollar, international tension like whats going on in the Middle East and India’s and China’s explosive economies are other factors that have a direct effect.

If you watch the markets then you will see that gold, silver, oil, commodities and other tangible assets tend to rise together, they’re contra-cyclical to paper financial assets for 2/3 of a cycle. When stocks are doing well, then gold prices don’t move and when stocks are flat to negative on their rate of return in other asset classes, gold performs very well. People tend to step back from other financial assets and say, until the risk reward relationship is fair and even, I’d rather protect than speculate. That’s why, for 2/3 of the business cycle it is contra-cyclical.

Gold rose roughly 158% in the last six years, silver went up about 246% and while the Dollar fell 32%, up went gold stock by 300%. Compair the the Dollar today to the Dollar in 1870 and it is only worth 1cent and compaired to the Dollar in 1919 it is only worth 2cent and the largest drop in the Dollar, since it has been unhinged from gold, has been since the 1970’s. There has been a long term decline of the Dollar since the birth of the Federal Reserve in 1913, ending over 100 years of Dollar price stability. The US is now running a total annual budget and trade deficits exceeding $1.5trillion Dollars and the Federal Reserve is creating annually $1-2 trillion Dollar liquidity out of nothing which has a massive effect on things like the DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE, the DOWN JONES TRANSPORTATION AVERAGE and the DOW JONES UTILITY AVERAGE which have all been moving well since 2001 -2002 however, when you divide their price performance by the gold price, which I beieve is real money, you have downward trends in all three averages of the DOW JONES.

So here we have it, US debt has grown 5.5 times, roughly, since 1980 from $8 trillion to $44 trillion which is the biggest debt explosion in world history.

How do we deal with this massive debt? One way to pay it off is to raise taxes. WE have seen that before and we will see it in the years to come. They can print money as in Weimar Republic Germany after World War II. They could sell off by privatizing National assets such as telecommunications, transport, water systems or real estate. Just as Russia rejected $110 billion, so could they reject the debt. Finally, they could simply resort to plunder by launching wars to acquire wealth such as the Roman Empire did, the Spanish Empire did, the Nazis did and the Japanese.

Large Dollar holders are now beginning to exit the Dollar since the latest decline. The Dollar became the world’s reserve currency in 1944, everything had to be related to Dollars, most international transactions were denominated by the US Dollar for the next 62 years giving America huge financial power economically and politically. The United Arab Emirates announced that it would cut its Dollar holding in half in October 2006 and Japanese life insurers with $1.6 trillion in managed assets announced they were to diversify out of their Dollar holdings. Central banks all across Asia (South Korea, China, Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong) have all started to diversify out of Dollars. China with $1trillion in foreign currency reserves has begun to diversify out of its $700billion and to cut back on its purchases of U.S. Treasuries. Russia too has cut its Dollar holdings from 70% to 40%; Sweden cut its Dollor reserves from 37% to 20% and Italy cut theirs by 21%. China is pushing the world to rely less upon the Dollar for world trade.

If foreign banks holding roughly $2.94trillion of U.S. Dollars were to diversify even 10% of their assets, you’d see $294 billion dumped into the market. 20% diversification would make $588 billion thrown out there which has a very negative effect on the Dollars value and of course interest rates would rise.

Foreign commercial institutions like insurance companies, banks, hedge and pension funds hold between $7-8 trillion in U.S. Dollars. Again any diversification away from the Dollar will have the same effect of rising interest rates and inflation through the roof. The Euro is now taking the place of the Dollar, many of the world’s oil transactions have begun to be made in Euros. In mid 2006, the IMF director for the Middle East and Central Asia urged Persian Gulf countries to peg their currencies to the Euro instead of the Dollar. Worldwide the Euro is in greater circulation than the Dollar and so it is large enough to enable it to become the reserve currency of the world. Foreign Dollar holders are now switching to Euros, British pounds, Swiss Francs and other strong currencies, into gold and other commodities such as oil and minerals.

So as the Dollar collapses, gold has risen. They tend to move in the opposite direction if they aren’t attached. Over the last 36years, the US Dollar has declined 80%, while gold has risen 1900%. Today it takes five times more of the Dollar to buy the same amount of goods or services than in 1971.

In the end we can see that against a depreciating Dollar, gold is the perfect hedge.

Gavin Conway