Gold is shiny and doesn't oxidize like most metals. People like stuff that's shiny. That's one of the main reasons why gold is valuable.
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Originally Posted by LubeMaster77
I guess you could make rubies or other valuable gemstones a demonination of value but the grade and purity comes into question.
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The problem with gems is that you can create them in a lab. So the folks with the best pressure cookers would be rich.
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