James Surowiecki

The world's central banks and the International Monetary Fund still have vaults full of bullion, even though currencies are no longer backed by gold. Governments hold on to it as a kind of magic symbol, a way of reassuring people that their money is real.

American Journalist

Refers to precious metals, suggesting significant monetary value or wealth when used.

Value Implication

Usually means large bars or blocks, not jewelry or coins.

Physical Form

Often associated with investing, financial security, and market trade.

Investment Context

Often confused with 'bouillon', which is the correct term for broth.

Common Misspelling

Remember, 'bullion' for finance and 'bouillon' for food, though they sound similar.

Misunderstood Meanings

In crafting, refers to specific techniques using metallic threads.

Craft Specificity

Doesn't refer to raw material but the art made with it.

Not Just Material

Implies opulence and luxury in fashion and design.

Luxury Connotation

 get your hands cut I'm taking a bullion here so then that will be marked so nobody will burn it over looks like it's that's pretty good there's um not really any tangles one

Bullion