| The gold standard became a panacea particularly for proponents of laissez-faire economic policy. |
| One of the most persuasive arguments against reintroducing the classical gold standard is the fact that we are now no longer on it. |
| The gold standard was restored in 1879, with all national bank notes being redeemable in gold on demand. |
| In order to reflate its economy, Britain abandoned the gold standard in September 1931 and sterling was devalued. |
| The disqualification of Greece's two top sprinters hardly tarnishes the Olympic gold standard as some seem to think. |
| The gold standard for diagnosis of bacterial rhinosinusitis is sinus puncture with aspiration of purulent secretions. |
