Dutch Central Bank Shifts Billions in Gold From North America to London
The Dutch central bank said the transfer will improve crisis readiness as central banks diversify reserves after geopolitical unrest and the 2022 Russian asset freeze.
- This week, De Nederlandsche Bank confirmed it relocated about 86 tonnes of gold from North America to London and the Netherlands, stating the move ensures gold is 'readily available for use in a crisis situation.'
- Increasing geopolitical unrest prompted the shift as central banks globally seek to diversify storage, with the Netherlands aiming to spread risks across North America, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands.
- Logistical adjustments saw 59 tonnes sold in New York and repurchased in London to avoid transport, while more than 27 tonnes were 'physically transferred' from North America to the Dutch town of Zeist.
- Global central banks are increasingly repatriating gold, with 9% of institutions increasing domestic storage this year, following efforts by countries like France, Germany, and India.
- Concerns about holding reserves abroad intensified after the United States and allies froze about $300 billion in Russian assets in 2022, while analysts forecast gold prices reaching $4,900 per troy ounce by late 2026.
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Dutch Central Bank Shifts Billions in Gold From North America to London
The Dutch central bank has quietly repositioned a significant slice of the nation’s gold. Between March and August this year, De Nederlandsche Bank moved the equivalent of 86 metric tons from vaults in New York and Ottawa to London. The total stock stayed exactly the same. At 612.4 tons, the reserves were worth €72.2 billion at the end of 2025. Officials described the operation as a matter of readiness. “In view of increasing geopolitical unrest…
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