Send a comment on this item to LII: Send a comment on this item to LII staff, who on weekdays will usually reply within 24 hours. Gold Standard Background about the gold standard, "the most famous monetary system that ever existed. The periods in which the gold standard flourished, the groupings of countries under the gold standard, and the dates during which individual countries adhered to this standard are delineated." Also includes information about characteristics of the gold standard and material about the "classical" and "interwar" gold standards. From EH.Net, which "is supported by the Economic History Association and other affiliated organizations." http://eh.net/encyclopedia/article/officer.gold.standard Asterisk * indicates required field. Your Name Your Email Address * We will not sell or provide your email address to anyone else. Comment * Enter the verification code as it is shown in the box below. This helps prevent automated submissions. *