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Gold is U.S. Treasury-owned bullion held by the Mint offices as custodial reserves. Some Federal Reserve Banks (FRBs), such as FRB New York, have gold held in monetary reserve or for display purposes. The standard value of gold is set at $42.2222 per fine troy ounce, as mandated by Public Law No. 93-110.