The CIA Report on the Gold Market in 1971, the Year the U.S. Went Off the Gold Standard. The United States Sold a Staggering 24,685,714 ounces of gold in 1971, or 767.81 Tons, Prior to Closing the Gold Window on August 15, 1971. … and another 85,714 ounces or 2.66 tons from August 15 to … Read More →