Gold has undisputedly remained the most popular commodity throughout recorded human history. From being used in the death masks for pharaohs in ancient Egypt to ingots (oblong-shaped bars which served as currency) in ancient China, gold has held an eminent status for a variety of reasons. Rulers in various civilisations hoarded it to display affluence and as a means to amass reserves for any future contingency.
Gold became the cornerstone of international trade with the adoption of the gold standard in the 19th century...