gold points

Noun

gold point (plural gold points)

1. (historical) The values above and below the mint par of two monetary units on a shared metallic standard at which it became equally inexpensive to import or export gold or silver bullion instead of resolving trades through credit instruments such as bills of exchange.
   • The New York exchange has kept hovering at only a little above the gold point.1882 December 2, Peel City Guardian

   Synonyms:

   specie point

2. (physical) The melting point of gold, 1036°C.