Gold and CurrenciesOver the past 11 years, both precious metals have not only shot up in price, but have dramatically outperformed every fiat currency on earth.In the end-December 2011, the price of gold averaged around $1600. So the real price of gold has endured a century characterized by sweeping change and repeated geopolitical shocks and more than retained its purchasing power. In contrast, the real value of most currencies has generally declined.
The value of gold, in terms of the real goods and services that it can buy, has remained largely stable for many years. In 1900, the gold price was $20.67/oz. Silver Investment and Currencies Return from Gold and Currencies to Invest in Gold
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