Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_56 (gold VARCHAR, rank VARCHAR, total VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many gold are a rank 1 and larger than 16?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(gold) FROM table_name_56 WHERE rank = "1" AND total > 16