At that time, both gold and silver were used to support the value of the American dollar.

VOA: special.2010.06.24

It was possible that gold holdings might fall so low the government could not support the dollar.

VOA: special.2010.06.17

They believed the gold standard would keep the value of the dollar high.

VOA: special.2010.06.17

A gold standard,they said, would keep the value of the dollar high.

VOA: special.2010.07.01

Using only gold,he said, increased the value of the dollar.

VOA: special.2010.06.24

Gold,whose prices have surged in the past year, is seen as a hedge against a slumping dollar.

VOA: standard.2009.11.06