Gold's worldwide reign

That gold is indeed the 'touch of hearts' is a fact accepted in every culture and by every government, willingly or otherwise. This acceptance led to gold being identified with every noteworthy concept such as success, determination and passion and their ensuing citations, measurements and rewards. Empires and states have come and gone. Artists, scientists, athlets and heroes shone and faded like stars, but their value has always been measured against one material: Gold...