In this Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014 photo, Numis International Inc. owner Jacob Notowitz takes a closer look at a gold item a customer brought to sell at his store in Millbrae, Calif. All of the reasons for buying gold over recent years have disappeared, helping to drive prices for the metal to a four-year low. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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Gleam is gone as gold prices sink to 4-year low

• By ncs-import
• November 7, 2014