Gold has been the most - sought precious metal used in coinage, jewelry, and other arts since long before the beginning of recorded history.  Gold is a shiny, soft, malleable, dense and ductile metal. Pure gold has a bright yellow color and luster traditionally considered attractive and does not oxidize in air or water. Gold has been highly valued by many ancient people as well as by present day people. Gold had been used by many people to symbolize power, strength, wealth, warmth, happiness,...