Gold has been going through a tough time with the downfall of its price, but that doesn’t make it any less valuable. Actually, gold is still the commodity that helps us define the value of things, despite the fact that it is extremely rare. Did you know that? Maybe not… And there are probably a lot of other facts about gold you ignore.

Luckily for you, here’s an updated infographic about this precious metal, ready to teach you all you need to know.

Infographic by Visual.ly via Mining.com