Anyone have info on "Gold Standard Corporation" pieces?

Pokermandude

Have a client with what appears to be a 1 oz gold "Gold Standard Unit" medal made by Conrad Braun in the late 1970s/early 1980s. The story I dug up sounds very much like the NORFED dollars story.

http://chiefacoins.com/Database/Micro-Nations/Gold_Standard_Corporation.htm

Anyone here have more info on them? The link mentions that these are listed in the Krause Unusual Coins of the World book. If you could post info (especially specifications) on the 1979 "research institute" coin it would be much appreciated. Thanks.

CaptHenway

I have bought and sold those over the years, but they are a very tough sell. My former employer, Harlan Berk, has two one ounce platinum pieces from them that they can't sell.

Cute collectible, but buy it for a percent or two back of melt, because you will probably end up burning it.

ricko

If you can buy it for less than melt, it would be a good deal....Cheers, RickO

dolomite

Poker,

The chiefacoins link is as good as anything you'll find. Conrad was quite the nefarious character.

Point of interest is Braun commissioned Engelhard to produce the 10oz poured, 10oz pressed and 1oz pressed bars.

You'll recognize Engelhard character in 10oz poured more than the pressed counterparts:

piecesofme

Awesome bar dolomite!

Pokermandude

Thanks for the replies everyone.

Very cool bar there, dolomite!