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The end of paper money? Europe hit by gold rush as crisis worsens

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 27, 2013 | 2:17 pm Precious Metals Europe Gold 

Gold used to be the main exchange currency in Europe, but soon after World War I governments ditched it. Now, amid unstable financial times and economic woes, gold is once again a safe haven for investors, as Russia Today’s Peter...

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