Gold is not money, but the substance of money. Why? So what is money?

Gold is only a natural material and money gives it value. The essence of money is a certificate to evaluate the value of goods.

4.5 billion years ago, when the earth was formed, it was a fireball with enough temperature to melt most minerals. Many small celestial bodies in the universe carried some metal elements and gold.

It was melted when it hit the earth, so the gold stayed. Because of its high density, it sank to the center of the earth, so all the gold mines are underground.

Twelve thousand years ago, human beings discovered gold, and gold entered the history of human development. Because of its very stable chemical properties, strong plasticity and rarity, gold is a symbol of wealth and power, so it is very popular with dignitaries and people.

People like gold mainly because of its extensive functions. Let's talk about the most basic and primary functions of gold-monetary function and circulation means function.

Marx said that "gold is not money, money is gold and silver", which shows that human beings have endowed the function of gold currency.

Gold is a simple form of chemical element gold (Au), which is a soft, golden yellow and corrosion-resistant precious metal. Gold is a rarer, more precious and more valuable metal.

Generally speaking, gold in the world is measured in ounces. In ancient China, gold was measured in ounces, which was a very important metal. It is not only a special currency for reserve and investment, but also an important material for jewelry industry, electronics industry, modern communication and aerospace industry.

The chemical symbol of gold is Au, and the financial English code is XAU or gold. The name Au comes from a story of Aurora, the goddess of dawn in Roman mythology, which means shining dawn.

As of 202 1, 10, 12, the gold price is 1760 USD/oz. ?

When gold melts, the steam emitted is yellow-green; Its gold powder is usually brown when it is melted; If it is cast into thin slices, it can transmit green light.