What are the varieties of gold

There are roughly six types of gold:
1, [foot gold], [thousands of gold]
foot gold and thousands of gold are pure gold. Symbol: AU countries have very clear regulations for each gold jewelry sold by merchants. Yellow
It gold jewelry must be listed to indicate its gold content and weight. The gold content is not less than 99 % called foot gold. The gold content is the gold content
is not less than 99.9 %. The hardness is not
high, so it is generally not set with gems.
2, [Platinum]
This has nothing to do with platinum and gold strictly. Platinum is an extremely rare metal, white, hard texture, never fading
color, it has a long -lasting value preservation value. Generally Match with diamonds. Also known as Platinum Symbol: PT countries stipulate that only platinum content with 8
5 % or above can be called platinum jewelry and must have a PT logo. rn3、【3D硬金】rn3D硬金或者硬金是指经过工艺改进对纯金在加工过程中进行了改良（通过对电铸液中的黄rn金含量、 The pH value, working temperature, organic optical agent content and stirring speed have been improved, which greatly improves the hardness of gold
and abrasion resistance) to make it strong, the finished product is good, it is easy to polish into various shapes, overcome it to overcome The disadvantages of
for the lack of pure gold hardness will be more expensive because of the complexity of the processing process.
4, [K gold], [White K gold]
[K gold] is a logo for gold jewelry with different gold content. The proportion of 1K gold content is about 4.166 %, and the gold content of 24K, 22K, 20K, and 18K is: 99.99 % (pure gold), 91.65 %, 83.3
2 %, 74.98 %. The rest can be used to get the gold content with 4.166 %. [White K gold] White
K gold is not added to gold in gold.
5, [Gold plating]
The gold plating is a layer of gold sprayed with other metal surfaces.
6. For hard gold, it can be recycled.
The content of this article comes from: China Legal Publishing House "Legal Life Common Sense of Legal Life Series"

The main international gold investment method
1. When investing in gold bars
The investment in gold bars (blocks), it is best to buy gold bars (blocks) made by the world's recognized or highly well -known golden refined company. In this way, it will save a lot of costs and procedures when selling gold bars. If it is not gold produced from well -known enterprises, gold buyers will charge the cost of analyzing gold. Many internationally renowned golden bars are packaged in sealing bags. In addition to interior gold, there are reliable sealing proof. In this case, it will be much more convenient to sell gold bars without opening. Generally, gold bars are cast with numbers, purity marks, company names and marks. Because the BRICS (about 400 ounces) is generally only traded between the government, the bank and the big gold business, it is generally small gold bars in private and small and medium -sized enterprises. cost. Generally speaking, the smaller the gold bars, the higher the cost of casting, and the price increase accordingly. The advantages of investment gold bars are: no commission and related costs, strong liquidity, can be fulfilled immediately, can be transferred around the world, and can be quoted around the world; in the long run, gold bars have the function of preservation, and there is a certain amount of resistance to inflation. effect. The disadvantage is: occupying a part of the cash, and there are certain risks in ensuring the security of gold. Aspects you need to pay attention to when buying gold bars: It is best to buy the gold bars of well -known enterprises, to properly preserve relevant documents, and the appearance of the deposit bar, including the packaging materials and gold bars itself, so as to be convenient in the future
2. There are two types of investment in gold coins
, namely pure gold coins and commemorative gold coins. The value of pure gold coins is basically the same as the gold content, and the price is basically fluctuating with international gold prices. Pure gold coins are mainly collected to meet currency collectors. Some countries have face value, such as Canada have cast a gold coin with a face value of 50 yuan, but some countries do not bid face value. Because pure gold coins are basically consistent with the price of gold, the premium price at the time of sale is not high (that is, the gold value contained in the gold coin is different), and the investment value -added function is not great, but it has a beautiful, appreciation, and circulation. The preservation function is still attractive to some collectors. Due to the large premium range of commemorative gold coins, it has a large value -added potential, and its collection investment value is much greater than pure gold coins. The price of commemorative gold coins is mainly determined by three factors: one is the less the quantity, the higher the price; the second, the longer the casting age, the higher the value; the third is that the more complete the current appearance, the more valuable. Memorial gold coins are generally cursor currency, which are marked with facial value, which is stronger than pure gold coins. It does not need to be converted to the gold content. Because the number of commemorative gold coins is relatively small, it has appreciation and historical significance, its functions have greatly surpassed the circulation function. Investors are mostly investment value -added, collection and appreciation, and investment significance is relatively large. For example, a 50 -faced gold coin of $ 50 may contain gold at the time of $ 40 at that time, but the price can be greatly dry at 50 US dollars after issuance. Although the investment commemorative gold coins have greater value -added potential, it is difficult to invest in such gold coins. First of all, there must be certain professional knowledge. Good institutions conduct transactions.
3, paper gold
"Paper Gold" transactions do not have solid gold intervention. It is a service provided by the bank with a hukou of the units of precious metals. The use of accounting methods to invest in gold is lower because it does not involve real gold. It is worth noting that although it can be equivalent to holding gold, the "gold" in the hukou cannot be replaced back to the real thing, and it can not be replaced back to the real object, and it can not be exchanged for physical objects, and it can not be replaced back to the real object, and it can not be exchanged for the real object, and "Deposit" has no interest. "Paper Gold" is a variety of 100%funds and one -way transaction varieties. It is a tool that is directly invested in gold. It is a more stable
4, gold management account
The full -time handling of investors' golden account is a greater investment method. The key is the professional knowledge and operation level and reputation of the agent. Generally speaking, companies providing such investment have richer professional knowledge, and the fees charged are not high. At the same time, companies have higher requirements for customers, and their required investment is relatively large.
5, gold voucher
Gold vouchers are a more popular gold investment method internationally. The gold vouchers provided by banks and gold sellers provide investors with the risk of storing gold. The gold voucher of the distribution agency indicates that investors will withdraw the right to buy the gold at any time. Investors can also convert vouchers into cash according to the gold price at that time, recover investment, or endorse the market through endorsement. Investment gold vouchers should pay a certain commission for the issuing agency. Generally speaking, commissions are roughly the same as the storage fee of solid gold. The advantages of investment gold vouchers: This certificate is highly popular with no storage risks. Gold inspection prices can be obtained around the world. For vouchers issued by large institutions, gold can be extracted in major financial trade areas in the world. The disadvantage is that the purchase of gold vouchers occupy a lot of funds for investors. For the large amount of gold, you must make an appointment in advance. Some gold vouchers are not credible. To this end, investors should buy institutional vouchers that have obtained certificates recognized by the local regulatory authorities.
6, gold futures
, like other futures buying and selling, gold futures are also based on a certain transaction price. At the specified contract, the contract has certain standards. One of the characteristics of futures is that investors deposit a deposit in the futures brokerage institution for the final purchase of a certain amount of gold (generally 5 % -10 % of the contract amount). Generally speaking, the purchase and sellers of gold futures and sellers have been closed before the contract expires. The profit or loss of each transaction is equivalent to the difference between the two opposite directions of the contract. This way of buying and selling is also what people usually call "frying gold". Gold futures contract transactions only require a deposit of about 10 % of the transaction amount as the investment cost, which has a large amount of leverage, that is, a small amount of funds to promote large transactions, so gold futures trading is also called "deposit transaction". Advantages of investing in gold futures: Large liquidity, contracts can be realized on any trading day. Large flexibility, investors can enter the market at a satisfactory price at any time. The diversity of commissioned instructions, such as the market, buying and selling, limited price sale, etc. Quality assurance, investors do not have to worry about the success of their contract bids, and do not bear the appraisal fee. Safe and convenient, investors do not have to spend energy and expenses to preserve solid gold. Lexal, that is, a small amount of deposit is traded. Price advantage, the target of gold futures is wholesale price, superior to retail and gold prices. The market is concentrated, and the futures price of futures buying and selling is basically the same in one region and country. Under the conditions of open conditions, the prices of major financial and trade centers and regions in the world are basically the same. The preservation effect of the meeting period is to use the same number of futures and price futures contracts to repay the losses caused by the fluctuation of the price of gold, also known as "hedging", which will be introduced in other articles. The disadvantage of gold futures investment is: investment risks are large, because strong professional knowledge and accurate judgment of market trends are required; market speculative atmosphere is strong, and investors often do not want to escape due to speculative psychology. The items are more complicated and tired.
7, gold options
options are the right to purchase a certain number of targets in the future price of buyers and sellers in the future, rather than obligations. If the price trend is not good for it, give up the right to buy, and the loss is only the cost of buying options at that time. The cost of buying and selling options (or options) is determined by the power of both the market supply and demand. Because gold options buy and sell more content, there are more and complicated options for options, and it is not easy to grasp. At present, there are not many gold options markets in the world. There are also many advantages of gold option investment. For example, with strong leverage, a large amount of investment is made with a small amount of funds; if it is a standard contract for buying and selling, investors do not have to worry about storage and gold; they have the function of reducing risks, etc. Essence
8, gold stocks
The so -called gold stocks are stocks that have been publicly issued by Gold Mine Company to the society or are not listed on the public, so they can also be called Gold Mine Company stocks. Since buying and selling gold stocks is not only investing in gold mine companies, but also indirect investment in gold, this investment behavior is more complicated than simple gold trading or stock trading. Investors must not only pay attention to the operating conditions of the gold mine company, but also analyze the price trend of the gold market.
9. Gold Fund
The gold fund is the abbreviation of the gold investment common fund. The so -called gold investment common fund is established by the fund initiator organization. Depending on gold or gold derivative transactions as a common fund for investment media. Managed by an investment committee composed of experts. The investment risk of Gold Fund is small and the income is relatively stable, which has the same characteristics as the securities investment funds we know well.
10, international spot gold
International spot gold is also called London Gold, which is named after the earliest originated in London. London gold is usually called European gold transactions. It is represented by the London Gold Trading Market and Zurich Gold Market. Investors' trading records are only reflected in the "gold passbook account" pre -opened in advance, without having to withdraw the physical gold, so that the golden transportation, storage, inspection, and appraisal steps are eliminated. The difference between the selling price is less than the difference between the sale of solid gold. Such gold transactions do not have a fixed place. In the London Gold Market, the entire market is composed of interconnected between major gold merchants and subordinate companies. It is traded through telephone and electricity between gold merchants and customers. Buying and liquidation for checkout. The five major gold merchants in London (Luo Fuqi, Kim Baoli, Wandaji, Wan Kada, Messe Pacific) and Zurich's three major banks (Swiss Bank, Credit Suisse Bank and United Bank of Switzerland) all enjoy a good reputation in the world. The traders' confidence is also established here.