Approximately 78% of the total gold mined each year is made into jewelry as it is very easy to work, can be drawn into wires, hammered into thin sheets, melted and cast into shapes, is tarnish-resistant, has a very high luster, and a desirable yellow. Smaller quantities are used in hybrid inks and solders. The largest use of gold in electronics is as an electroplated coating on connectors and contacts. This is followed by gold bonding wires within semiconductor packages.