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The problem with that is that if it once again came to pass, it would destroy the market for gold. There would be nothing you could do with it without running the same risk as selling tax free cigarettes!
And it begs the question: Why would the gov't really care about gold? We are not tied to the gold standard anymore. Since our currency is not based on it, they have no need for it.