Bullion

1/2 oz Gold Round - Gold Standard Corporation (.900 Fine)

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During a period of rising gold prices starting in 1979, the Gold Standard Corporation introduced an innovative concept to the public: decimalized troy ounce gold rounds. By producing fractional sizes of 1/2, 1/4, and 1/10 troy ounces, this private issuer met a growing demand for smaller, more accessible gold weights well before government mints began producing similar fractional denominations. This specific gold round contains 0.25 troy ounces of actual gold weight, struck in 0.900 fine gold with a beautiful prooflike finish. Because these are sourced from the secondary market, individual pieces may display minor contact marks that tell the story of their journey through time. The design of these rounds celebrates monetary history and economic philosophy. The obverse features portraits of influential figures, which can include prominent individuals such as Henry Hazlitt or James U. Blanchard. On the reverse, the design displays a clear "G25" marking, denoting its specific gold weight classification within this historic fractional series.