Gold has been a prized commodity since its discovery thousands of years ago for its beautiful appearance and variety of uses. Here are just 25 of the most surprising facts about the yellow metal.

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There are a number of ways to invest in the gold space – physical gold bullion, jewelry, coins, gold-backed investment products, gold stocks and more. We believe one of the best ways to gain exposure to the metal is through precious metal royalty and streaming companies. Scroll through this slideshow for four reasons why we believe in this specialized business model.

The list of 10 countries that hold the most gold in their reserves has remained mostly unchanged over the last few years. Did you know the top holder has nearly as much bullion as the next three countries combined? Flip through this slideshow to discover which central banks value the yellow metal the most.

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