However, gold was outshone in 2003 by other precious metals. Silver gained 25 per cent, hitting $6 a troy ounce for the first time since May 1998.

• 然而，其它贵重金属在2003年的表现比黄金还要出色。银价上升了25%25，自1998年5月后首次达到每盎司6美元的价位。