1 What Happens to Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties at Year 15 and Beyond?, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), August 2012. The authors note that 2.2 million LIHTC-financed properties were placed in service from 1987 through 2009, the last year for which they had data. The authors estimate the total in 2011 was 2.4 million.
Platinum was a popular metal for jewelry until the 20th century, when the metal was taken off the market for military use during wartime. That gives you a sense of how durable platinum is â itâs shiny and beautiful, but itâs also a workhorse.
As the rarest of the metals, platinum is one of the most popular choices for engagement rings. While it's also the most expensive of the options, some designs may not cost much more than a higher end white gold, depending on weight and intricacies.