The Story of Gold: 8 interesting facts

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.