Declared in 2001, and extended several times since. Last 1 year extension was in Sept, 2010.

Gold is being "hoarded" by citizens again for wealth protection, as it was in the 1930's.

The current feeling by the Pres and by most in Congress is that the wealthy should not be able to protect themselves from a debased US Dollar when most of the poor citizens cannot.

It would seem that an order to cease trading of gold by US citizens and confiscation of all private holdings could still be ordered by the President. Compensation at the rate of $35 in Federal Reserve Notes for each ounce of gold would seem to satisfy the "taking" clause of the US Constitution. Maybe the feds would be gererous and exchange FRN's for $50 for each ounce of gold since the 1 ounce Eagles say $50 on their face. Hang onto your $100 gold slot tokens!