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How did the Word ‘Gold’ get its Name?

We’re precious metal experts here at Garfield Refining, working with gold on the daily. After more than a century in… Read Full Post

Does Fort Knox Still Have Gold?

The United States Bullion Depository, commonly known as Fort Knox, is considered to be one of the most secure places… Read Full Post

The Top 3 Most Popular Gold Rush Ghost Towns

The California Gold Rush of 1848-1855 captured Americans’ imagination and led to several boomtowns throughout the Western United States. But… Read Full Post

3 Fun Facts about Palladium

The price of palladium has soared in recent years, pushing above a record-high of $3,000 per ounce in May. But… Read Full Post

Histories of Gold #1: How An Emperor Bankrupted Cairo

For the inaugural edition of Garfield’s Histories of Gold, there’s nothing better to talk about than how one of the world’s… Read Full Post

History of the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf

After reading the stories behind America’s iconic Buffalo Gold Coin, we’re turning our attention to Canada’s Gold Maple Leaf! The Gold Maple… Read Full Post

History of the American Buffalo Gold Coin

In 1913, the Mint introduced the Indian Head nickel into the flow of United States currency. Also known as the… Read Full Post

The Gold Standard In North Philadelphia

Enter through the lobby of this nondescript Juniata Park industrial building and, as one might expect, you are greeted with… Read Full Post

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