An illustration of a red pill capsule. The capsule is open. Inside, there is a molecule of medicine made up of gold atoms.
An illustration of a purple safe. Liquid gold is being poured into the top of the safe from a bullion bar-shaped pan.
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 red pill capsule. The capsule is open. Inside, there is a molecule of medicine made up of gold atoms.
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 a golden shirt against a black background.
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 a golden jewelry chain. The chain forms the figure eight shape of an infinity symbol.
An illustration of the coronavirus as a red ball with protruding spikes. Gold spheres have attached themselves to the spikes.
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 traditional cash register in gold. The cash register has small, circular, multi-colored buttons.
An illustration of an astronaut’s helmet and shoulders. A galaxy of gold planets is reflected in their gold-tinted visor.
An illustration of the coronavirus as a red ball with protruding spikes. Gold spheres have attached themselves to the spikes.
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 black weathervane, its golden arrow points East. A golden cockerel sits atop the vane, looking West.
An illustration of a gold jewellery ring. A hallmark can be seen stamped into the inside of the ring.
An illustration of a traditional gumball vending machine. But, inside, there are gold bullion coins, and bullion bars.
An illustration of the Mahabodhi Buddhist Temple. It is a tapering tower with a large gold base and 2 smaller sections above.
An illustration of a white rapid diagnostic medical test against a purple background. The test has legs and is running.

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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