41.   The gold was used as currency, with traders cutting pieces off for purchases.

42.   The gold was used for the glittering ornaments archeologists have found in Egyptian tombs.

43.   With little government funding, Marcos also bought several U.S. properties using his gold, Mrs. Marcos said.

44.   Without any political machinery to back him up, Marcos successfully used his gold to fund his campaigns, first for congressman and later for president.

45.   France appeared to be leaning toward using the gold as collateral for loans rather than selling it.