The Day the Gold Standard Died: 50 Years On By Kerry Pechter Wed, Aug 11, 2021 SHARE ON: TwitterFacebookLinkedIn On August 16, 1971, I was cashing an American Express travelers check in a small bank in Melun, France. The tellers were nervous. Something huge had clearly just occurred in the macroeconomy. Already a subscriber? Log in here This article is FREE for you... Create a free account to access this article and get more Retirement Income Journal information sent to you by newsletter. Email Password Or, subscribe now for unlimited access and a free book sent to you! By submitting your email address you agree for Retirement Income Journal to send you communication by email