While rising costs of labor in China have created challenges for the manufacturing sector, this has led to greater domestic consumption of luxury products, including jewelry. The highest growth potential lies in the inland urban centers, as Chinese citizens continue a massive migration from rural areas to the cities.
Minted in 22-karat gold  Using the durable gold standard established for gold circulating coinage more than 300 years ago, each Gold Eagle coin is minted in 91.67% fine gold alloyed with a small amount of silver and copper added to harden and protect it against damage. Pure, 24-karat gold is actually quite soft. Adding alloy to pure gold makes it many times more durable than gold itself. Each Gold Eagle coin contains its specified weight (one-ounce, half-ounce, quarter-ounce, or tenth-ounce) in pure 24-karat gold. The alloy weight is extra. A one-ounce American Gold Eagle, for example, actually weighs 1.0909 troy ounces.
To add to the confusion, the Mint have also been in the habit, since 1980 of issuing old quintuple sovereigns in proof, brilliant uncirculated , and bullion versions. Many people now think all crown are five pounds, which is not true, others believe all five pounds are crowns, which is also inaccurate. Gold Proof Commemorative Â£5 Crown Coins For Sale:-. Prices & Availability. All prices are subject to gold bullion price fluctuations.