The first coins in the United States were minted using either ... The official U.S. government price of gold remained consistent at $19.75 per troy ounce from 1792 until it was raised to $20. ...

For centuries, gold's finite supply and hefty demand have made it a valuable investment asset — and, these days, it's one of the most traded assets on the planet. And, this precious metal offers ...

From the decline of gold coinage in the 1930s to the persistence of specie money concepts today, the allure of gold and ...