- The symbol for gold is Au (from the Latin Aurum meaning “shining dawn”) .
- The word “gold” originates from the old English Anglo Saxon word “geolu” meaning yellow.
- The atomic number 79 represents the chemical element of gold.
- Because of the softness of pure (24c) gold, it is usually alloyed with other metals for use in jewellery.
- Humans have been decorating themselves with gold since at least 4000 BC.
- The first coins containing gold were struck in Lydia, Asia Minor, around 600 BC.
- China has overtaken South Africa as the world’s largest producer of gold.
- Jewellery at deblaca.ie is made in silver and 9ct gold and hallmarked by The Assay Office, Dublin Castle, Ireland.
