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1. During the late 19th century in the United States, the gold standard was threatened by the silver agitation movement seeking to restore silver as monetary metal. 2. Railroad bonds promising payment in gold sold at a premium compared to currency bonds during this period of monetary uncertainty. This gold bond premium peaked in 1893 during a financial panic but fell to zero after the repeal of silver legislation. 3. The premium on gold bonds remained low during 1894-1895 even with renewed attacks on the
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