Gold has been said to form the present, O you of great splendour, in gifts of kine. Indeed, gold has been said to be the best present in all sacrifices.
सुवर्णं दक्षिणामाहुर्गोप्रदाने महाद्युते! सुवर्णं परमित्युक्तं दक्षिणार्थमसंशयम्॥