Gold Price 9 February 2010, Cervera de los Montes A4 (29,7 x 21,0 cm) Ballpoint pen and felt-tip pen on paper i The curve shows the development of the gold price from 1973 to February 2010 Gold is a popular investment. Investors generally buy gold as a hedge or safe haven against any economic, political, social or currency-based crises. These crises include investment market declines, burgeoning national debt, currency failure, inflation, war and social unrest. Stolen. Tags: gold, economy 409 / 779