precious metal
Americannoun
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precious metals
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According to industry surveys by the World Gold Council, the Bank of England remains the most popular vaulting location, but central banks are increasingly diversifying where they store the precious metal.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
It is now being held by the Bank of England, where the precious metal can be traded more easily "in a crisis situation".
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Whereas the alchemists of old sought ways to turn base metals into gold, I am transforming a precious metal into gifts for the most important people in my life, family members both past and present.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
The precious metal is on a roll, but think twice before you load up.
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
It seemed that the People were almost as fond of the precious metal as humans.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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