The term 'Gold Standard' refers to a system of monetary policy in which the value of a currency is fixed to a certain amount of gold. The crossword solutions for this term are PAR (3 letters), INGOT (5 letters), KARAT (5 letters), FOURTEENCARROTS (15 letters), and TREASUREMEASURE (15 letters). PAR is an abbreviation for PAR value, which is the official exchange rate of a currency. An INGOT is a block of metal, usually gold, that is cast into a specific shape for storage or transport. Karat is a unit of measurement used to indicate the purity of gold, with 24 karat being pure gold. FOURTEENCARROTS is a play on words referring to the phrase '14-carat gold, ' which is an alloy of gold and other metals. TREASUREMEASURE is another play on words, referring to the fact that gold is often seen as a valuable form of currency and a measure of wealth.