
A History of Precious Metals: Why Gold Has Been Valuable for Centuries
At Doylestown Gold Exchange, we are deeply captivated by the history of precious metal and particularly gold. Gold has seen kingdoms rise and fall, weathered wars, economic upheavals and cultural shifts while remaining a trusted store of wealth for ancient empires to today’s savvy investors. Let’s look back at the history of precious metals and try to understand why they, and particularly gold, continue to captivate hearts and portfolios.