The Surprising Reason Why Gold Has Always Been Used As Currency

And it has little to do with its appearance

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Few things evoke such a powerful image as gold. It has been used as currency and as a symbol of wealth and power for thousands of years. The association with wealth has made gold extraordinarily desirable and instantly recognizable. But have you ever stopped to wonder why gold is used…