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Netherlands moves billions in gold to London in ‘crisis preparedness’ move

The Dutch central bank (DNB) has confirmed that billions of dollars in gold has been taken out of north America and relocated to London, citing “increasing geopolitical unrest”.

  • Netherlands transfers 86 tonnes of gold to London for crisis preparedness
  • Gold moved from US and Canada to Bank of England between March and August
  • Dutch gold holdings in London increase to 32.1% of total stock

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