An illustration of a giant gold ring. A person is reclining on the ring as if it were a huge rubber ring in a swimming pool.
An illustration of a hotel pool under the sun. The pool is shaped like a gold bullion bar. It has a diving board & a ladder.
An illustration of a huge golden hand signing a document. The hand is using the Washington Monument like a pen.
An illustration of an eye mask — as worn at a spa or salon. The mask is shaped like a gold bullion bar and is gold in color.
An illustration of an astronaut’s helmet and shoulders. A galaxy of gold planets is reflected in their gold-tinted visor.
An illustration of a golden jewelry chain. The chain forms the figure eight shape of an infinity symbol.
An illustration of a white rapid diagnostic medical test against a purple background. The test has legs and is running.
An illustration of a window looking out onto a golden mountain range. The incline looks like a graph line trending upwards.
An illustration of a gold funnel filtering water. Contaminated water goes in the top, pure water drips from the bottom.
An illustration of a food blender with a bullion bar for a base. There is a molecule made up of gold atoms inside the jug.
An illustration of a white puzzle piece on a black background. The edges of the piece are gold.
An illustration of a traditional gumball vending machine. But, inside, there are gold bullion coins, and bullion bars.
An illustration of a bank stood on top of a gold bullion bar. The bank has four classical columns and a triangular roof.
An illustration of a magnifying glass focusing on a large piece of gold ore, rock. It reveals a tiny nugget of gold.
An illustration of a pizza from above. The pizza has a gold topping. A triangular slice has been cut from it.
An illustration of a golden shirt against a black background.
An illustration of a hand emerging from the sleeve of a golden dress. The hand is adorned with many gold rings and bracelets.
An illustration of an eye mask — as worn at a spa or salon. The mask is shaped like a gold bullion bar and is gold in color.
An illustration of an automobile. A gold bullion bar makes up the top half of the car, forming its windows and roof.

50 years, 50 golden moments

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On August 15th, 1971, former US President Richard Nixon lifted the Gold Standard.

For the World Gold Council, this milestone is an opportunity to highlight 50 moments from the last 50 years that underscore gold’s continuing contributions to the financial system, technological and healthcare advancements, and pop culture.

This collection of 50 bespoke illustrations draws inspiration from the numerous ways gold has shaped our daily lives over the last half-century.

Explore this interactive gallery to discover gold’s major — and sometimes unexpected — impacts on our world across the last 50 years.

For information on gold’s unique investment proposition, visit Goldhub to get the latest insights, data, research, and tools.

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