In a hearing on August 25, 1978, before the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Helms said: In the first year after enactment the bill would require that the first 1.5 million ounces of gold sold be made into medallions.
1978年8月25日，赫尔姆斯在出席美国参议院银行、住房和城市事务委员会举行的听证会时表示： 根据法案要求，（政府）在颁布后的第一年里要将150万盎司待售黄金制成奖章。