How India came to be called ‘sone ki chidiya’?

Fun Facts 05 Dec 2018

Across the world, India was famous as ‘Sone ki Chidiya’. Know more about the history of gold & the love for gold among Indians which made it famous as the ‘golden bird’.

Gold Glossary

Mangalsutra

A mangalsutra is a special necklace that a groom ties around the bride's neck in traditional marriages. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'mangala', meaning 'holy, auspicious', and 'sutra', meaning 'thread'.

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The 40,000 miners who joined the California Gold Rush in 1849 were called “49ers”. Only a very small number of them ever got rich

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The 40,000 miners who joined the California Gold Rush in 1849 were called “49ers”. Only a very small number of them ever got rich

Gold Glossary

Unallocated gold

It refers to a book-keeping mechanism that is used by banks or other enterprises to provide investors with notional gold.

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Gold is capable of retaining its shine even if it was buried for 1000s of years.

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Gold is capable of retaining its shine even if it was buried for 1000s of years.