Typical cyclic voltammograms at the three low-index faces of gold are given and discussed comparatively. The influences of various experimental conditions or parameters, e.g. temperature, concentration and nature of the electrolyte, ohmic potential drop, potential limits, etc. are described and related to the atomic surface structures. These findings are recommended as a starting point for further studies on these faces and for obtaining a more satisfactory intercomparison of results from one laboratory to another.