In turbulent economic times, gold has always proved to be a sound investment and the latest issue of Coins magazine has an article on the history of gold in the U.S. that reinforces that maxim. In 2008, gold passed the $1,000/ounce price for the first time ever. In Gold’s Amazing Comeback you’ll learn about the history of the gold market and how it’s been performing during our current economic woes (hint: very, very good).

Full of stats, tables, and charts, this article will leave you feeling much more educated about the gold market. The history is fascinating as the article traces the days of gold being considered a primary asset of wealth to today where it is more considered an “asset of last resort.”

Like everything right now, the price of gold has been volatile — it’s ranged between $700 and $1000 this year — but it still stands out as a solid investment in trying times. Just click on the image below to read this article for free on Coverleaf.

Look Inside >> January 2009