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		<title>www.marketintelligence.gold.org: World Gold Council, gold market information and intelligence. Latest gold news stories from the World Gold Council</title>
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		<description>Analysis of the global market, liquidity, supply and demand, gold as a monetary asset. Market news and reports. The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited (Copyright) and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</description>
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<title>Investor interest in gold &#39;rising&#39;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The last 12 months have seen a surge in gold as an investment vehicle, mainly thanks to currency fluctuations. 
This is according to Keith Churchouse of Churchouse Financial Planning, who said that the precious metal's popularity is also attributable to &quot;the reality ... that it is a reasonable investment&quot;.<br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>&quot;Unusual&quot; gold coins proposed for US Marshals anniversary </title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/11/06/story/13366/unusual_gold_coins_proposed_for_us_marshals_anniversary</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Gold coins proposed to commemorate the 225th anniversary of the United States Marshals Service would include some features &quot;unusual&quot; for commemorative pieces, according to reports. 
A Senate bill is seeking the production of up to 100,000 $5 gold coins to mark the anniversary. Each coin would weigh 33.931 grams, have a diameter of 32.7mm and contain one troy ounce of gold, Coin Update News stated. <br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Investment experts back RBI gold purchase </title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Reverse Bank of India's (RBI) decision to buy 200 tonnes of gold under the International Monetary Fund's limited gold sales programme has been backed by investment experts. 
Madhusudan Kela, chief investment officer at one of India's largest mutual funds, Reliance Mutual Fund, said it could a smart move for the bank given the weakness of the US dollar and continuing uncertainty about the global economy. <br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Artist&#39;s gold penny found after two years in circulation</title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/11/05/story/13351/artists_gold_penny_found_after_two_years_in_circulation</link>
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<description><![CDATA[A gold penny made by a US artist and put into circulation two years ago has been found.
Jack Daws originally made 11 of the pennies - which were crafted from 18-c gold and covered in copper to make them look genuine - and put one of them into circulation at Los Angeles International Airport in 2007, with the others going on display at the Greg Kucera Gallery in Seattle, Washington.<br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>US state seeing &quot;new gold rush&quot;</title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/11/05/story/13354/us_state_seeing_new_gold_rush</link>
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<description><![CDATA[The state where gold was first discovered in the United States is experiencing a &quot;new gold rush&quot;, according to reports.  
With gold prices hitting record levels, interest in prospecting for the precious metal has &quot;ballooned&quot; in North Carolina in recent months, the Charlotte Observer states. <br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Gold coins, jewellery attract high bids at Amsterdam auction</title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/11/04/story/13336/gold_coins_jewellery_attract_high_bids_at_amsterdam_auction</link>
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<description><![CDATA[A recent auction of rare jewellery, coins and other items saw gold lots perform particularly well in terms of price.
The Jewels and Watches sale run by Christie's in Amsterdam yesterday (November 3rd) featured a number of gold objects that beat the auction house's estimates.<br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Gold prices break new record after IMF sale</title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/11/04/story/13337/gold_prices_break_new_record_after_imf_sale</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Gold prices hit a record high yesterday (November 3rd) following news of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) sale of 200 tonnes of the precious metal to the Reserve Bank of India.
Price surpassed the $1,080 per ounce mark, beating the last record of $1,070 set several weeks ago.<br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Austrian Mint launches &#39;Archduke&#39;s Hat&#39; gold coin</title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/11/04/story/13338/austrian_mint_launches_archdukes_hat_gold_coin</link>
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<description><![CDATA[A &#128;100 gold coin part of the Austrian Mint's Crowns of the House of Habsburg series has been launched.
The coin is available from today (November 4th) and takes on the theme of the so-called Archduke's Hat, which refers to the crown worn by Austrian archdukes and is derived from a red velvet cap that is fitted within the headpiece.<br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Strong demand for 2009 American Buffalo gold coins</title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/11/04/story/13344/strong_demand_for_2009_american_buffalo_gold_coins</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Gold coin collectors and investors have shown a strong appetite for the 2009 version of the American Buffalo Proof Coins, with the US Mint receiving 19,468 orders for the 24-c pieces in the four days since its launch on October 29th. 
By comparison, orders for the 2008 version of the one-ounce proof coin topped 19,591 between its launch in July to December, Coin Update News noted. <br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Borough to celebrate gold history </title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/11/04/story/13345/borough_to_celebrate_gold_history</link>
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<description><![CDATA[A New Jersey borough will mark its 125th anniversary later this month by celebrating its history as a centre for the production of gold leaf.
According to the Press of Atlantic City, workers at a factory belonging to the Hasting Gold-beating Co of Philadelphia would beat strips of the precious metal into delicate leaf for use in decoration and books. <br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Gold &#39;is the only secure asset in current economy&#39;</title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/11/03/story/13326/gold_is_the_only_secure_asset_in_current_economy</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Investors are increasingly viewing gold as the only vehicle that is safe in the current economy, an expert has said.
Speaking at the London Bullion Market Association's tenth annual conference in Edinburgh, Produits Artistiques Metaux Precieux managing director Mehdi Barkhordar said that physical gold is &quot;regarded as the only secure asset&quot; with the economic climate still uncertain.<br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>&#39;Finest&#39; UHR Saint&#45;Gaudens gold coin to go on display</title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/11/03/story/13329/finest_uhr_saint_gaudens_gold_coin_to_go_on_display</link>
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<description><![CDATA[The finest known edition of the 1907 Ultra High Relief Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle gold coin is to go on display in the US next month.
Insured for $5 million (&#163;3.06 million), the rare numismatic piece will be showcased during the first three days of the Santa Clara, California Coin, Stamp &amp; Collectibles Expo, which takes place between November 19th and 22nd and will see hundreds of exhibitors and collectors buy and sell a variety of coins.<br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Major Bulgarian gold hoard still kept under wraps</title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/11/03/story/13331/major_bulgarian_gold_hoard_still_kept_under_wraps</link>
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<description><![CDATA[A significant haul of gold treasure found in Bulgaria 40 years ago has still not gone on public display.
The hoard - which consists of 80kg of gold and other coins believed to have been part of Alexander the Great's treasury - is currently being kept under lock and key at the Pernik Museum of History in the country.<br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Gold coin demand &#39;explosive&#39; in October</title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/11/03/story/13333/gold_coin_demand_explosive_in_october</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Demand for gold bullion coins soared last month, according to the latest figures from the US Mint.
The organisation registered sales that either led or were close to the top of its all-time high tables, CoinNews reports.<br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Gold bullion &#39;best for investors&#39; </title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/10/30/story/13312/gold_bullion_best_for_investors</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Investing in gold has become increasingly popular in recent months as people look for a hedge against a possible surge in inflation and a store for their wealth amid uncertain economic conditions.
Speaking to Stylish magazine, economist Kent Ninomiya said gold bullion should be the investment of choice for those looking to put their money into the precious metal for the first time. <br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Gold medallion for high&#45;speed Wi&#45;Fi pioneer </title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/10/30/story/13314/gold_medallion_for_high_speed_wi_fi_pioneer</link>
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<description><![CDATA[One of the pioneers of high-speed wireless networks has been awarded a gold medallion and lapel pin along with A$300,000 (&#163;164,980) in recognition of his work by Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd. 
Astronomer, physicist and &quot;self-proclaimed nerd&quot; Dr John O'Sullivan and his team from the Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Research Organization (CSIRO) beat 22 international labs to solving the problem of interference caused by reflected radio waves slowing down wireless networks in 1992. <br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Gold 1879 Flowing Hair Stella coin tops Dallas auction</title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/10/29/story/13293/gold_1879_flowing_hair_stella_coin_tops_dallas_auction</link>
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<description><![CDATA[A rare 1879 gold coin was the star lot of a recent numismatic auction held by Heritage Auction Galleries in Texas last week.
The Dallas Signature US Coin Auction saw a gold Flowing Hair Stella sell for $161,000 (&#163;98,007), reflecting the current high demand for a piece that was made in a limited quantity.<br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Gold coin issued to mark Abu Dhabi Grand Prix</title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/10/29/story/13297/gold_coin_issued_to_mark_abu_dhabi_grand_prix</link>
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<description><![CDATA[A commemorative gold coin has been launched by the United Arab Emirates Central Bank to mark this year's Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
The coin is 65mm in diameter and weighs 313g. It bears images of the late Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and president Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the obverse.<br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Elvis Presley gold ring set to hit the auction block </title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/10/29/story/13302/elvis_presley_gold_ring_set_to_hit_the_auction_block</link>
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<description><![CDATA[A &quot;one-of-a-kind&quot; gold ring once worn in concert by the legendary Elvis Presley is set to go on sale next month in a Florida auction. 
The &quot;unique and original&quot; piece of entertainment memorabilia was given to Lloyd Perry of Bristol, Tennessee during a concert in Asheville, North Carolina in July 1975. <br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Austrian Mint outlines gold coin plans </title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/10/28/story/13287/austrian_mint_outlines_gold_coin_plans</link>
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<description><![CDATA[The Austrian Mint has confirmed plans to launch two new gold coins in 2010. 
According to news site Silver Coins Today, next February will see the release of the latest addition to the Celebrated Physicians of Austria gold coin series. <br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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