Cookies on the Business Insider India website

Business Insider India has updated its Privacy and Cookie policy. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the better experience on our website. If you continue without changing your settings, we\'ll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on the Business Insider India website. However, you can change your cookie setting at any time by clicking on our Cookie Policy at any time. You can also see our Privacy Policy.

Here's How The World Actually Uses Gold

Sam RoApr 15, 2013, 22:30 IST

Reuters/Mike SegarGold skeptics often warn that the yellow metal has no intrinsic value.

But that's a bit of an exaggeration.

In addition to its use in jewelery, gold has many practical real world uses too.

The folks at U.S. Global Investors put together this slideshow to illustrate some of the uses of gold.

Thanks to U.S. Global Investors for allowing us to feature this presentation.