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Joe Cook's avatar

Well, that was informative. Thanks.

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Joshua Jericho Ramos Levine's avatar

Very cool. Also if you read the James Bond short story "Octopussy" (which is not vulgar, it's sort-of about an octopus, and nothing to do with the film of the same title), there is a ton of technical detail on gold refining. Also the late, great South African (technically British) adventure writer Wilbur Smith included much on this topic in his earliest novels. Although not so much in his bestseller "Gold," which is more about mining, and was made into a decent film starring Roger Moore, who also starred in "Octopussy"....well, I'm rambling now:)

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Caroline Smrstik's avatar

Thanks, Joshua, for reminding me to re-read Ian Fleming's short stories! He is mostly remembered as the creator of James Bond, but Fleming could write. He also authored one of my wacky childhood favorites, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

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Justine Strand de Oliveira's avatar

Fascinating!

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Caroline Smrstik's avatar

Switzerland is full of mysteries, Justine.

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Casey @ We're Moving to Europe's avatar

Thank you for sharing this, I had no idea there was so much physical complexity involved in making gold-related investments.

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Caroline Smrstik's avatar

Isn't it crazy, Casey? I still could not figure out why the US insists on one-kilo bars. It might be the only example of the US being staunchly pro-metric system!

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Elizabeth's avatar

Very interesting.

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Caroline Smrstik's avatar

We inhabit a quirky little country, Elizabeth.

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Elizabeth's avatar

We do. So many interesting dichotomies.

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John Howard's avatar

Fascinating! Thank you.

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Caroline Smrstik's avatar

You are most welcome, John!

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