Dutch central bank shifts billions in gold to London in ‘crisis preparedness’ move
The move improved the tradability of 612.4 tonnes of reserves, and DNB said London holdings are quicker to deploy in a crisis.
- On Wednesday, the DNB moved 86 tonnes of gold from the United States and Canada to London, citing "increasing geopolitical unrest" as justification for the strategic relocation.
- DNB President Olaf Sleijpen stated the move strengthens "resilience and preparedness," positioning London as location "quickest for DNB to deploy in a crisis situation."
- Following the move, the share of gold held in London increased from 18.1 percent to 32.1 percent, while holdings in the United States and Canada each dropped to 18.5 percent.
- By combining buying and selling with physical transport, the DNB ensured "the risks associated with physically moving a large quantity of gold have been spread."
- The Dutch gold stock, totaling 612.4 tonnes and valued at €72.2 billion at the end of 2025, maintains 30.8% of reserves within the Netherlands.
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The Central Bank of the Netherlands (DNB) has moved 86 tons of its gold reserves in New York and Ottawa between March and August of this year. Thus, and due to the “increasing geopolitical instability”, it will be easier and faster to use them “in a crisis situation”, than if they were to continue in the United States and Canada, according to the DNB itself. The total Dutch gold reserves amount to 612 tons and are valued at 72.2 billion euros. T…
The Dutch central bank has moved 86 tonnes of gold from the US and Canada to the UK due to "geopolitical unrest", the Guardian reports. The bank says its gold reserves in London could be more easily sold and the move will allow it to react more quickly in a "crisis situation".
The "increased geopolitical instability" led the central bank of the Netherlands to transfer part of its gold reserves to London, withdrawing them from the United States and the United Kingdom.
Over the past several months, the Dutch National Bank has been withdrawing large gold reserves in a complex operation due to "increased geopolitical unrest."
The Netherlands is transferring gold from the USA. Germany holds 1236 tons in New York – despite growing debate about risks.
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