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The Netherlands is relocating its gold reserves from the United States and Canada to London, according to a statement from the country's central bank. The decision comes amid growing geopolitical unrest, as the bank aims to "strengthen its crisis readiness." A total of 86 tons of gold were moved between March and August, with the majority previously stored in the US and New York.
While not all gold was physically shipped across the Atlantic, 59 tons were sold in New York before fresh gold arrived in London to meet international standards. Seventy-two percent of the Netherlands' gold reserves are now held in London, with the remaining 28% in the Netherlands. This move is expected to improve liquidity and accessibility of gold in case of a crisis, as London is considered a critical trade center for physical gold.
The Netherlands and the US and Canada each hold 18.5% of the reserve, down from 31.3% in the US previously.
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