The Bank of England’s vaults can hold up to 400,000 bars of gold, making it the second largest in the world. However, they only own two gold bars and store the rest for the treasury. – WTF Fun Facts
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The Bank of England’s vaults can hold up to 400,000 bars of gold, making it the second largest in the world. However, they only own two gold bars and store the rest for the treasury. – WTF Fun Facts
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NASA estimated the near earth asteroid Eros contains precious metals including gold and platinum worth $20,000 billion.
85% of the pre-Columbian gold pieces on display in Peru’s Museum of Gold are fakes.
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Source: https://www.forbes.com/2002/01/09/0109connguide.html#5090157b285f
In 2011, Australia’s Perth Mint created a gigantic A$1million gold coin. It broke records for both weight and value, weighing over a ton and using gold worth an estimated A$52 million.
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