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Exhibit 27.1
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE GOLD
STANDARD, INC. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT AND IS QUALIFIED IN
ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENT
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