reality, page-19

Gold was certainly our of favour when Central Banks were busy lightening their loads during the late nineties. It looked as though gold was finished as a safe haven and hedge against inflation in some ways back then. But since our late treasurer also decided to join in and sell off gold bullion the price has risen. So much so that at one stage gold was selling for between $270 and $290 US an ounce for a while and now we see it near to 1.000. Market prices for various things are often skewed and can change for better or worse, and what is hot today can be cold tomorrow, and what is cold can turn hot. Even old frosty can get hot sometimes, he he he.