gold point

American  

noun

1. the point at which it is equally expensive to buy, sell, export, import, or exchange gold in adjustment of foreign claims or counterclaims.

2. the melting point of gold, equal to 1036°C and used as a fixed point on the international temperature scale.

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gold point British  

noun

1. Also called: specie point.  finance either of two exchange rates (the gold export point and the gold import point ) at which it is as cheap to settle international accounts by exporting or importing gold bullion as by selling or buying bills of exchange

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Etymology

Origin of gold point

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

The archaeologist couldn’t be reached for comment, but his lawyer, Adam Domanski, said the dispute centers on a 2022 find of around 30 gold coins, the largest of its kind in Crimea.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

A US deep-sea treasure hunter who refused to disclose the location of a famed shipwreck's gold coins has been released from prison after a decade, with 500 coins still unaccounted for.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

They also found 22 high-end timepieces from Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and Rolex, as well as 20 firearms, gold coins, jewelry and more than $800,000 in cash, according to the news release.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

"I never thought prices would rise so dramatically," said 54-year-old Wu, who told AFP she wanted to sell panda-themed gold coins she had purchased after the birth of her daughter in 2002.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

“Thought he’d plow up gold coins instead of turnips.”

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson