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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>15th century gold coin found at Russian monastery</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A rare Hungarian gold coin dating back to the 15th century has been found at a monastery near Moscow.
The coin was part of a wider hoard of cannonballs, jewellery, ceramics and other artefacts believed to be 3,000 years old, according to an Itar-Tass report cited by Zee News.<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, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Gold coins are &#39;better investment&#39; than jewellery</title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/11/20/story/13472/gold_coins_are_better_investment_than_jewellery/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[More Indian people are investing in gold coins than gold jewellery. 
Aditya Sinha commented to the NDTV Profit India Business news channel that customer preferences in terms of buying gold are changing. <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, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Gold coin donations bring Christmas cheer for Salvation Army</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Gold coins anonymously deposited in the Salvation Army's famous red kettle collections during the festive season in the United States have provided a big boost to the church organisation. 
Former Iowa City mayor and Salvation Army advisory board member Ernie Lehman told the Daily Iowan that in most cases, those collecting donations with the kettles outside shopping centres and local businesses do not know who slipped the gold coins in. <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, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Gold &#39;could make ideal Christmas gift&#39; </title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/11/20/story/13475/gold_could_make_ideal_christmas_gift/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[The &quot;surging popularity&quot; of gold coins and gold-related investments could make them an ideal gift for financially-minded individuals this year, it has been claimed. 
Writing in the Financial Times' Short View column, Aline van Duyn said the gold-linked exchange traded fund SPDR Gold Shares, which was launched in 2004 by World Gold Trust Services, has &quot;proved a winner&quot; for investors, making money every year. <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, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>ANA announces theme of National Coin Week</title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/11/19/story/13456/ana_announces_theme_of_national_coin_week/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has announced the theme for its next annual National Coin Week event.
Taking place between April 18th and 24th, the week-long initiative will take on the theme of Beautiful Places: Landmarks and Mintmarks, celebrating the landmarks and scenic locations that can be found on a number of US gold coins and other numismatic pieces.<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, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Royal Mint gold coin output quadruples</title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/11/19/story/13457/royal_mint_gold_coin_output_quadruples/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[The output of gold coins produced by the UK's Royal Mint has more than quadrupled in the year's third quarter.
Bloomberg News has reported that similarly, American Eagle gold coins produced by the US Mint has also more than doubled in the first nine months of the year. <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, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Gold ETF celebrates 5th anniversary</title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/11/19/story/13459/gold_etf_celebrates_5th_anniversary/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[The first exchange traded fund (ETF) for gold to be listed in the United States has celebrated its fifth anniversary at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). 
SPDR Gold Shares, which carries the ticker symbol GLD, was launched in 2004 by World Gold Trust Services. <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, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Rare gold coins &#39;snapped up by investors&#39;</title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/11/19/story/13460/rare_gold_coins_snapped_up_by_investors/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Collectable gold coins are one market that is benefiting from the recession, according to the Wall Street Journal. 
The paper says that investors see collecting high-end coins as a safe haven during the current economic uncertainty when compared with more traditional investments such as bonds or stocks. <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, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>US Mint to resume sales of suspended gold coins </title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/11/19/story/13461/us_mint_to_resume_sales_of_suspended_gold_coins/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[The US Mint is to lift its freeze on the sale of half, quarter and tenth-ounce gold coins on December 3rd, thanks to an improved supply of gold blanks, according to reports. 
Demand for gold coins and bullion has been climbing in recent months as the precious metal has hit record prices and investors look to protect themselves against a possible spike in inflation and weakness in the US dollar. <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, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Rare gold coin sells for over £360,000</title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/11/19/story/13464/rare_gold_coin_sells_for_over_360000/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[A rare gold coin has been sold at auction for over $600,000 (&#163;360,256).
The 1907 $20 Saint Gaudens high relief wire rim coin is the finest known example of its type, according to CoinLink. <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, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>&quot;Exceptionally rare&quot; gold coins head to auction </title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/11/18/story/13448/exceptionally_rare_gold_coins_head_to_auction/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Some &quot;exceptionally rare&quot; gold coins and medals are set to go on sale in New York next month. 
The event on December 3rd will be the first auction of rare coins and banknotes to be held by Bonhams New York and will feature 400 lots dating from 1692 to the early 21st century. <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, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Arizona sees gold prospecting surge </title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/11/18/story/13449/arizona_sees_gold_prospecting_surge/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Metal detectors are &quot;flying off shelves&quot; in Arizona as record gold prices fuels a surge in the number of people prospecting for the precious metal, according to reports. 
Sam Scarmdo of Sam's Shooters Emporium told the News-Herald he is selling &quot;tons&quot; of metal detectors amid a huge increase in the number of people looking for tips on getting started with the hobby. <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, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Gold market to be opened in Iranian commodities bourse</title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/11/17/story/13433/gold_market_to_be_opened_in_iranian_commodities_bourse/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[The Securities and Exchange Organization of Iran has announced that it is to open a gold market in the country's commodities bourse next year.
Securities and Exchange Organization of Iran president Ali Salehabadi announced that it will offer gold coins currently sold by Kargoshaei Bank, according to the Tehran Times.<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, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Gold pieces in the running for Coin of the Year awards</title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/11/17/story/13434/gold_pieces_in_the_running_for_coin_of_the_year_awards/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[A number of gold coins have been nominated for the 2010 Coin of the Year awards run by Krause Publications.
All of the coins in the running for an accolade were released in 2008 and will be examined by a panel of numismatic experts to see which ones are most deserving of a prize.<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, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>International gold coins to go under the hammer </title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/11/17/story/13435/international_gold_coins_to_go_under_the_hammer/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Gold coins from Europe and South America are set to go on sale later this month at an auction in Marseilles, France. 
Organised by auction house Maison Palombo, the sale will feature high quality coins struck during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. <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, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Gold leaf chosen for $30m hotel renovation </title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/11/17/story/13436/gold_leaf_chosen_for_30m_hotel_renovation/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Gold leaf will be one of the &quot;glamorous touches&quot; added to 167 guest rooms and suites at the Trump International Hotel &amp; Tower in New York as part of a $30 million (&#163;17.8 million) makeover. 
Work will begin on the building in January 2010. The hotel will remain open throughout the process and to ensure a &quot;seamless&quot; transition for guests, the renovation will be carried out in two stages, with half of the rooms overhauled between January and April, with the other half completed from July to September, Luxury Travel magazine 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, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Gold demand runs hot at Baltimore coin show </title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/11/17/story/13438/gold_demand_runs_hot_at_baltimore_coin_show/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Gold coins were in high demand at the Whitman Coin &amp; Collectibles Baltimore Expo held over the weekend, according to one industry figure. 
Laura Sperber of Legend Numismatics said overall activity was strong thanks recent rises in the price of gold and a heightened interest in coins among collectors. <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, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Mauritius buys two tonnes of gold from IMF</title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/11/17/story/13440/mauritius_buys_two_tonnes_of_gold_from_imf/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sold two tonnes of gold to the central bank of Mauritius.
According to the IMF, the transaction is worth $71.7 million (&#163;42.5 million) based on market prices as of November 11th.<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, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>1925 gold Double Eagle to be sold at auction</title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/11/16/story/13421/1925_gold_double_eagle_to_be_sold_at_auction/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[A rare gold Double Eagle featuring the famous Saint-Gaudens design is to be sold at an auction in the US next month.
The 1925 coin will be offered for sale by Heritage Auction Galleries at its Signature US Coin Auction in Houston, Texas on December 3rd.<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>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Wealthy families &#39;retreating to gold investment&#39;</title>
<link>http://www.marketintelligence.gold.org/news/2009/11/16/story/13422/wealthy_families_retreating_to_gold_investment/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Some of the world's most affluent families are increasingly turning to gold investment during the economic downturn, according to a new report.
A survey of family offices and financial advisers carried out by the Family Office Channel showed that two-thirds of respondents believe families are more likely to buy the precious metal and other commodities during the crisis, the Financial Times 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>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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