The gold in the Aztec

The gold in the Aztec and Inca treasuries of Mexico
and Peru is believed to have come from Colombia,
although some undoubtedly was obtained from other
sources. The Conquistadores plundered the treasuries
of these civilizations during their explorations of the
New World, and many gold and silver objects were
melted and cast into coins and bars, destroying the
priceless artifacts of the Indian culture.
Nations of the world today use gold as a medium of
exchange in monetary transactions. A large part of the
gold stocks of the United States is stored in the vault
of the Fort Knox Bullion Depository. The Depository,
located about 30 miles southwest of Louisville, Kentucky,
is under the supervision of the Director of the
Mint.