Actually a funny answer.
Gold doesn't corrode because it actually gains mass as long as you keep it in the correct conditions.
A Jewish alchemist in the 12th century proved this. If you have one Vault, full of Gold, that you don't let anyone see, and another vault, next to it, full of Promissary Notes lent out on the value of the Gold, the first vaults Gold stores will get larger and larger.
Weird fact, but true.
Actually a funny answer.
Gold doesn't corrode because it actually *gains mass* as long as you keep it in the correct conditions.
A Jewish alchemist in the 12th century proved this. If you have one Vault, full of Gold, that you don't let anyone see, and another vault, next to it, full of Promissary Notes lent out on the value of the Gold, the first vaults Gold stores will get larger and larger.
Weird fact, but true.
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