NO - it is the Vanagonium surrounding the gold that's valuable, and don't forget it.
Dave

> Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:37:15 -0800
> From: garciasghostvw@GMAIL.COM
> Subject: Re: Removing gold gasket from aluminum
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> 
> So that's why these vans are getting so expensive- the infamous gold head
> gaskets...
> 
> Cya,
> Robert