Gold throughout the ages, did you know?

Regarding gold itself, did you know that it is one of the most famous and used precious metals of all time? Gold was not only important as material wealth, it was also a symbol of power and luxury. Gold is valued for its good fineness, resistance to corrosion and oxidation, as well as its luster and attractive color.

It is also worth noting that gold is an element in the periodic table and has the symbol Au, which comes from the Latin word Aureus, meaning "bright" or "brilliant."