18k Gold facts
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The FIFA World Cup trophy is worth nearly $20 million, far more than any other pro-sports trophy. It is made of 6kg (13.5lb) of solid 18k gold. Winning teams are only given a gold-plated replica, the original stays in Zurich.
In 1989, Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe created "the most complicated watch in the world." Made of 18K gold, the watch has 24 hands, 1,728 components and includes features such as a star chart and thermometer
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The Nobel Prize medals are solid 18K gold and weigh in at 175 grams.
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In 2017, Tifanny and Co sold an 18k gold paperclip for $1500 ea. and a regular (silver) paperclip for $165 ea.
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About gold karats. 24K is pure gold, 18K means 18 parts gold mixed with 6 parts of another metal. 12K is 12 parts gold mixed with 12 parts of another metal or 50% gold.
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A man named Piero Manzoni produced 90 tins filled with poop that he called, "Artists shit". One was sold for 31 grams of 18k gold.
