Interesting Facts About Gold Gold Facts By Lawrence Wandell Gold is said to be so rare that the world pours more steel in an hour than it has poured gold since time began.
Gold is one of the world's most precious metals.
It is recorded that only 88,000 tons of gold have been taken from the earth since recorded history, leaving far more yet to be discovered. The amount of gold nuggets being found in the world is less than one percent. Even though gold is rare, it is far easier to find than winning a major state lottery. Because of its rarity, a gold nugget can be worth three to four times the value of the gold it contains. An authentic gold nugget has long been considered a gemstone because of its rarity and beauty.